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Handscreen

This is a Handscreen. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1927. Its medium is painted paper leaf, turned wood handle. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It has the following markings

Printed on appliqués, on reverse: a paris rue s. Jacque a St. Landry

Cite this object as

Handscreen; painted paper leaf, turned wood handle; 1927-17-6

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