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1910

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

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Pleated Fan And Case

This is a Pleated fan and case. It was distributed by Tiffany and Co.. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk leaf embroidered with steel sequins, tortoise shell sticks and bail. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

It is inscribed

In white satin covered case marked: Tiffany & Co.

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan And Case; Distributed by Tiffany and Co. (United States); silk leaf embroidered with steel sequins, tortoise shell sticks and bail; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-248-a,b

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