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1959.140

ID Number: 1959.140
Category: Furnishings
Sub-category: temperature control device
Item Type: fire
Item Name: screen
Materials: WOOD, UNKNOWN PAPER, CARDBOARD METAL, UNKNOWN TEXTILE, UNKNOWN
Measurements: overall: 7 in x 8 3/4 in
Description: Screen in middle of cardboard frame; forked turned handle; floral design centred on net; complex scroll and diamond design on front; geometric and star design on back
History: A face screen was used to protect a woman's eyes and face from the glow of firelight or candlelight.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Winter / Hiver subject

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