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1962

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Pleated Fan And Case

This is a Pleated fan and case. It is dated late 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is painted paper leaf, bamboo sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harold L. Bache. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Harold L. Bache.

Its dimensions are

Fan: H x W: 32 × 47 cm (12 5/8 × 18 1/2 in.) Box: H x W: 37 × 18 cm (14 9/16 × 7 1/6 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan And Case; painted paper leaf, bamboo sticks; Fan: H x W: 32 × 47 cm (12 5/8 × 18 1/2 in.) Box: H x W: 37 × 18 cm (14 9/16 × 7 1/6 in.); Gift of Mrs. Harold L. Bache; 1962-131-1-a/c

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