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Pleated Fan (France), 1870–80

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1870–80 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is painted silk leaf, imitation tortoise shell sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

It is signed

Signed in paint, at left: Albert - d'apres F. Gerard

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Pleated Fan (France), 1870–80; painted silk leaf, imitation tortoise shell sticks; Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-28

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