Fretwork fan carte de visite holder

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection

Seven fret worked "leaves" pivoted at base with screw and wing nut. Each has an aperture for a carte de visite, with brass retaining toggles. Fits into wooden base via a tapered wooden pillar. Fret worked screen fits in front. Pattern of painted swallows and flowers and line decoration overall.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2617
Materials:
wood and brass
type:
carte-de-visite holder
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford