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1942

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Fan Case, ca. 1880

This is a Fan case. It was manufactured by Alouïse van de Voord. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is printed paper on cardboard box, satin lining, metal catch. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert B. Noyes. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes.

It is inscribed

Case inscribed: Medailles d’argent 1855-1862-1867 and 1868 / Alouise van Voorde / Paris.

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Fan Case, ca. 1880; Manufactured by Alouïse van de Voord; printed paper on cardboard box, satin lining, metal catch; Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes; 1942-34-2-b

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