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Pleated Fan (France)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk gauze leaf painted with gouache, gilded wood sticks. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 38.1 x 70.5 cm (15 x 27 3/4 in.)

It is signed

Signed in paint, at left: Touchelay

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (France); silk gauze leaf painted with gouache, gilded wood sticks; H x W (open): 38.1 x 70.5 cm (15 x 27 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes; 1942-34-3-a

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