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1917

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2015

2025

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Handscreen

This is a Handscreen. We acquired it in 1917. Its medium is silk, peacock feathers, beetle elytra, metal, sequins, straw?. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild.

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