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Pleated Fan, 19th century

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1927. Its medium is lace and gauze leaf, mother-of-pearl sticks, brilliant set in metal pin, silk tassel. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W (open, without tassel): 26.4 × 45.7 cm (10 3/8 × 18 in.) H x W (open, with tassel): 58.4 × 45.7 cm (23 × 18 in.)

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Pleated Fan, 19th century; lace and gauze leaf, mother-of-pearl sticks, brilliant set in metal pin, silk tassel; H x W (open, without tassel): 26.4 × 45.7 cm (10 3/8 × 18 in.) H x W (open, with tassel): 58.4 × 45.7 cm (23 × 18 in.); Gift of Mrs. Charles Hendricks; 1927-10-3

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