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1920

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2013

2025

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Pleated Fan (USA)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1876 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is gouache-painted silk leaf, celluloid 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.6 x 55 cm (11 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (USA); gouache-painted silk leaf, celluloid sticks; H x W: 29.6 x 55 cm (11 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-36

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