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1920

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2013

2025

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Pleated Fan (France)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is lace leaf with silk satin backing; mother-of-pearl sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

  • Pleated Fan (France)
  • satin leaf with applied lace motifs; mother-of-pearl sticks.
  • Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
  • 1920-19-37
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  • Pleated Fan
  • linen bobbin lace leaf, mother-of-pearl sticks, silk ribbon.
  • Gift of Lester C. Danielson.
  • 1949-81-1
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Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 27.3 x 50.8 cm (10 3/4 x 20 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (France); lace leaf with silk satin backing; mother-of-pearl sticks; H x W (open): 27.3 x 50.8 cm (10 3/4 x 20 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-182

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