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Handscreen, late 19th century

This is a Handscreen. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is printed silk leaf, turned and gilded wood handle. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Gertrude Crownfield (American, 1867–1945). It is credited Gift of Gertrude Crownfield.

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Handscreen, late 19th century; printed silk leaf, turned and gilded wood handle; Gift of Gertrude Crownfield; 1939-48-4-a

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