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1916

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Pleated Fan (France)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1810–1829 and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is cut paper leaf backed with silk gauze and tulle, embroidered with sequins; carved ivory sticks inlaid with steel spangles. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Georgina Schuyler and Louisa L. Schuyler. It is credited Gift of Georgina and Louisa L. Schuyler.

  • Pleated Fan
  • silk leaf embroidered with spangles, ebony sticks inlaid with steel piqués,....
  • Gift of Sheila Bruce.
  • 1990-25-18

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 17.8 x 31.8 cm (7 x 12 1/2 in.)

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Pleated Fan (France); cut paper leaf backed with silk gauze and tulle, embroidered with sequins; carved ivory sticks inlaid with steel spangles; H x W (open): 17.8 x 31.8 cm (7 x 12 1/2 in.); Gift of Georgina and Louisa L. Schuyler; 1916-29-120

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