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Folding Fan (France)

This is a Folding fan. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is lace leaf with hand-painted silk medallions; gilded and carved ebony sticks piqué with steel discs. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24.5 x 46 cm (9 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.)

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Folding Fan (France); lace leaf with hand-painted silk medallions; gilded and carved ebony sticks piqué with steel discs; H x W: 24.5 x 46 cm (9 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-38

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