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Pleated Fan (France)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is parchment leaf gilded and painted with gouache, pierced and carved ivory sticks, gilded and silvered, rivet set with a faceted stone. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Max Farrand. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 28.6 x 50.8 cm (11 1/4 x 20 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (France); parchment leaf gilded and painted with gouache, pierced and carved ivory sticks, gilded and silvered, rivet set with a faceted stone; H x W (open): 28.6 x 50.8 cm (11 1/4 x 20 in.); Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand; 1953-143-1

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