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1940

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Pleated Fan (France), ca. 1855

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated ca. 1855 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is gilded paper leaf with hand-colored print, carved ivory sticks, mother-of-pearl washer. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Samuel L. Israel. It is credited Gift of Samuel L. Israel.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.2 x 50.8 cm (11 1/2 in. x 20 in.)

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Pleated Fan (France), ca. 1855; gilded paper leaf with hand-colored print, carved ivory sticks, mother-of-pearl washer; H x W: 29.2 x 50.8 cm (11 1/2 in. x 20 in.); Gift of Samuel L. Israel; 1940-119-6

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