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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1953

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2025

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Pleated Fan, late 19th–early 20th century

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is parchment leaf painted with gouache, pierced mother-of-pearl sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

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Pleated Fan, late 19th–early 20th century; parchment leaf painted with gouache, pierced mother-of-pearl sticks; Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand; 1953-143-19

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