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Description:
Hand-held face screen or fire screen or fire shield done in crewel embroidery with "PR" in a diamond shape, which protected one's face (which might be made up with paraffin-based cosmetics used by the weathy) from the heat of the fire.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics

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