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1962

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2013

2025

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Pleated Fan (France)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is parchment leaf painted with watercolors, carved ivory sticks, wood splints, mother-of-pearl washer. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Robert McKay.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 49 x 27 cm (19 5/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (France); parchment leaf painted with watercolors, carved ivory sticks, wood splints, mother-of-pearl washer; H x W: 49 x 27 cm (19 5/16 x 10 5/8 in.); 1962-209-1

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