{"product_id":"victorian-black-silk-fan","title":"Victorian Black Silk Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian black silk folding fan with decorated guards and a restrained monochrome palette. The object is delicate but graphic, held by rhythm, pleat and line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk leaf is folded across fine ribs, with decorative gold embroidery thread work concentrated through the guards. Its construction depends on repetition and tension — each fold forming part of the overall movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack fans were often associated with formal evening and mourning dress during the Victorian period. This example has a quiet architectural quality when opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear to the silk leaf and ribs consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack silk; carved and decorated guards; England; late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65040092692829,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/0341\/0013\/files\/Image-2026-06-22T161504.118.jpg?v=1782141739","url":"https:\/\/winnowarchive.com\/products\/victorian-black-silk-fan","provider":"Winnow Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}