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Brisé Fan

This is a Brisé fan. It was created by Gijs Bakker. It is dated 1992 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is pierced plastic sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Helen W. Drutt English and Gijs Bakker. It is credited Gift of Helen W. Drutt English and Gijs Bakker.

Its dimensions are

H x W (without ribbon): 21 x 36.2 cm (8 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Brisé Fan; Gijs Bakker (Dutch, b.1942); pierced plastic sticks, silk ribbon; H x W (without ribbon): 21 x 36.2 cm (8 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.); Gift of Helen W. Drutt English and Gijs Bakker; 1992-161-1

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