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1959

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2015

2025

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Fan Case (probably England)

This is a Fan case. It is dated 1725–40 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is printed paper. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Emily H. Chauncey. It is credited Bequest of Emily H. Chauncey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 30 x 3.5 cm (11 13/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fan Case (probably England); printed paper; H x W: 30 x 3.5 cm (11 13/16 x 1 3/8 in.); Bequest of Emily H. Chauncey; 1959-156-4-b

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