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Brisé Fan And Box

This is a Brisé fan and box. It is dated 1850–80 and we acquired it in 1924. Its medium is carved horn sticks, silk ribbon, cardboard case with stamped paper. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. James Roosevelt. It is credited Gift of Mrs. James Roosevelt in loving memory of Mrs. James O. Green.

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Brisé Fan And Box; carved horn sticks, silk ribbon, cardboard case with stamped paper; Gift of Mrs. James Roosevelt in loving memory of Mrs. James O. Green; 1924-23-5-a,b

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