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Pleated Fan And Case (France)

This is a Pleated fan and case. It is dated 1730–60 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is painted parchment leaf, carved, pierced, painted and gilt ivory sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. A. Murray Young. It is credited Gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.5 x 55 cm (11 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan And Case (France); painted parchment leaf, carved, pierced, painted and gilt ivory sticks; H x W: 29.5 x 55 cm (11 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young; 1937-28-2-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rococo: The Continuing Curve 1730-2008.

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