H73.18.2B

early 20th century
Gift of Mrs. William E. Fitzgerald
H73.18.2B


Fan; box; calling card. Description: a): painted paper fan with early 19th century wedding scene, signed "M. Verdetti"; mother of pearl staves with gilded floral embellishment; gilded and cable-mounted suspension ring; Spanish. b): satin lined white box. c): accompanying calling card of Mrs. William Dargie, inscribed in ink on face: "For Miss Helen High with love of an old friend-of-your parents -and memory of one who also held your family in high esteem. Emina Peralta Dargie"; and on reverse: "Oct. 1913. The fan-Madrid-Espana. A wedding scene in the Cathedral of Valencia, in the beginning of the last century.--Engagement gift." History: from effects of G.B. Daniels by his niece. G.B. Daniels was one of early pioneer settlers in Oakland; came from Mendocino Co. and settled on ranch on Howe St., Oakland; subsequently purchased picture framing and stationary store on Piedmont Ave. (cf photo of interior) and ultimately bought and published Oakland Inquirer. Dimensions: length of staves: 9.625".

Used: Ermina Peralta Dargie | Helen High

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