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Pleated Fan And Case (Italy)

This is a Pleated fan and case. It is dated late 17th–early 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is parchment leaf drawn with pen and black ink, incised ivory sticks with black paint; metal rivet. 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: 30.5 x 50.5 cm (12 x 19 7/8 in.)

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Pleated Fan And Case (Italy); parchment leaf drawn with pen and black ink, incised ivory sticks with black paint; metal rivet; H x W: 30.5 x 50.5 cm (12 x 19 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand; 1953-143-2-a,b

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