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Pleated Fan (USA)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1850–1900 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is painted silk leaf, carved and pierced ebony sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35 x 69.9 cm (13 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.)

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Pleated Fan (USA); painted silk leaf, carved and pierced ebony sticks; H x W: 35 x 69.9 cm (13 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.); Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-6-144

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