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Brisé Fan, ca. 1840

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated ca. 1840 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is lacquered and gilded wood sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 20.3 x 34.6 cm (8 x 13 5/8 in.)

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Brisé Fan, ca. 1840; lacquered and gilded wood sticks, silk ribbon; H x W (open): 20.3 x 34.6 cm (8 x 13 5/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-219

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