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Fan Case (China)

This is a Fan case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is embroidered in satin and stem stitches on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (with cord): 49 x 7 cm (19 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fan Case (China); silk, metallic yarns; H x W (with cord): 49 x 7 cm (19 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.); 1944-33-1

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