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1942

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2015

2025

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Fan Case

This is a Fan case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is carved wood. 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

Label on top: Black pearl with figures [crossed out] copyright secured / clerk’s office / Washington, D.C. [printed] / Spanish 2nd grade [written in pencil].

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Fan Case; carved wood; Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes; 1942-34-5-b

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