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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1985

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

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Pleated Fan

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is silk net leaf appliquéd with silk and embroidered with gold metallic spangles, drilled and painted wood sticks, metal bail. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Ms. Dorothy Warren.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 20.3 x 34.9 cm (8 x 13 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan; silk net leaf appliquéd with silk and embroidered with gold metallic spangles, drilled and painted wood sticks, metal bail; H x W (open): 20.3 x 34.9 cm (8 x 13 3/4 in.); 1985-77-3

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