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Brisé Fan And Case (France)

This is a Brisé fan and case. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is pierced and painted horn sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan. It is credited Bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan.

Its dimensions are

16 x 29 cm (6 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.) open

Cite this object as

Brisé Fan And Case (France); pierced and painted horn sticks, silk ribbon; 16 x 29 cm (6 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.) open; Bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan; 1953-17-155-a,b

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