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1901

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Brisé Fan (possibly Netherlands)

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1903. Its medium is tortoise shell sticks, feathers, silk tassel. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Samuel P. Avery. It is credited Gift of Samuel P. Avery.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24.1 x 27.9 cm (9 1/2 in. x 11 in.) H x W (tassel): 34.9 x 4.4 cm (13 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Brisé Fan (possibly Netherlands); tortoise shell sticks, feathers, silk tassel; H x W: 24.1 x 27.9 cm (9 1/2 in. x 11 in.) H x W (tassel): 34.9 x 4.4 cm (13 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Samuel P. Avery; 1903-1-6

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