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Handscreen, early 19th century

This is a Handscreen. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is paper leaf printed by lithography, turned wood handle. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

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Handscreen, early 19th century; paper leaf printed by lithography, turned wood handle; Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-43-24

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