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Pleated Fan And Case, late 18th century

This is a Pleated fan and case. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk leaf, pierced, carved and painted ivory sticks with applied gold foil. 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): 28.6 × 47 cm (11 1/4 × 18 1/2 in.)

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Pleated Fan And Case, late 18th century; silk leaf, pierced, carved and painted ivory sticks with applied gold foil; H x W (open): 28.6 × 47 cm (11 1/4 × 18 1/2 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-230-a,b

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