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Pleated Fan (possibly China), 1720–30

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1720–30 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is painted parchment leaf, carved and pierced ivory sticks inlaid with mother-of-pearl, mother-of-pearl thumb guard, metal rivet. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Adele Kneeland. It is credited Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 29.8 x 52 cm (11 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.)

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Pleated Fan (possibly China), 1720–30; painted parchment leaf, carved and pierced ivory sticks inlaid with mother-of-pearl, mother-of-pearl thumb guard, metal rivet; H x W (open): 29.8 x 52 cm (11 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.); Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means; 1939-64-5

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