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Pleated Fan (Spain)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is painted silk leaf, carved walnut sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45 x 84 cm (17 11/16 x 33 1/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in paint at left: Van Garden

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (Spain); painted silk leaf, carved walnut sticks; H x W: 45 x 84 cm (17 11/16 x 33 1/16 in.); Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-6-149

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