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Pleated Fan (France), ca. 1880

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is satin leaf with applied lace motifs; 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.7 x 40 cm (8 9/16 x 15 3/4 in.)

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Pleated Fan (France), ca. 1880; satin leaf with applied lace motifs; mother-of-pearl sticks; H x W: 21.7 x 40 cm (8 9/16 x 15 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-37

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