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1952

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2013

2024

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Pleated Fan

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated ca. 1815 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk net leaf embroidered with gilt spangles and steel pieces, pierced horn sticks with gilt piqués. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

  • 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): 17.1 x 26 cm (6 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan; silk net leaf embroidered with gilt spangles and steel pieces, pierced horn sticks with gilt piqués; H x W (open): 17.1 x 26 cm (6 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-231

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