Images:
Name:
2 Face Screens
Description:
Category:
Misc
Room:
Front Parlor 1728
Acquired by:
Purchased with Quester funds
Source/Donor:
Sue Harland
Date Received:
04/11/2002
Provenance:
Use:
Face screens were used by women in the 19th century. They were held in front of the woman’s face when she sat in front of a fire to protect her makeup which contained wax.
Notes:
Quantity:
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