Worsted wool twill in undulating ribbon print with ombre interstices in blue, brown, green & cream. Baleen ribs & brass stretchers, folding handle with sliding brass sleeve, decorative brass ferrule, unlined. Origin: America. But made of French ombre printeddress fabric. We found very similar textile found in Persoz fabric sample book, 1840s. Good to fair condition. Handle worn/grip missing, small holes/weak spots, nose cap missing.
Diameter: ~ 90 cm
Length: ~ 95 cm