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1931

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2013

2025

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Brisé Fan, 18th century

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is painted and gilded ivory sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

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  • Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.
  • 1946-50-70

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.9 × 36.2 cm (8 5/8 × 14 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Brisé Fan, 18th century; painted and gilded ivory sticks, silk ribbon; H x W: 21.9 × 36.2 cm (8 5/8 × 14 1/4 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-25

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