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1943

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Pleated Fan (Holland)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated ca. 1730 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is painted and gilded parchment leaf, carved and pierced ivory sticks, mother-of-pearl washer. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Max Farrand. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 26.5 x 43 cm (10 7/16 x 16 15/16 in.) when open

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Pleated Fan (Holland); painted and gilded parchment leaf, carved and pierced ivory sticks, mother-of-pearl washer; H x W: 26.5 x 43 cm (10 7/16 x 16 15/16 in.) when open; Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand; 1943-11-2

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