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1905

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Pleated Fan (USA)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated ca. 1905 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is gessoed and painted silk gauze leaf; carved and incised mahogany sticks with stamped gold; silk ribbon. 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 38.1 cm (9 5/8 in. x 15 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (USA); gessoed and painted silk gauze leaf; carved and incised mahogany sticks with stamped gold; silk ribbon; H x W: 24.5 x 38.1 cm (9 5/8 in. x 15 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-39

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