Carrousel of Bordeaux, fan circa 1888
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Carrousel of Bordeaux, fan circa 1888
Wooden fan, the paper leaf printed of a parade of cavalrymen from the 6th Regiment wearing the uniforms of Lauzun’s Hussars prior to the Revolution, dating from 1807, 1868 and 1888.
On the right, the coat of arms of the city of Bordeaux. On the left, a trophy combining sabres and flags of the Emperor’s hussar regiments with the names of defeated cities: Dresden, Jemmapes, La Moskowa...
Signed M. de Fonrémis
Good condition
H: 35.5 cm
The Bordeaux horsemen performing took place on 29 April 1888 to mark the official visit of the President of the Republic, Sadi Carnot.
