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Fan Leaf

This is a Fan leaf. It is dated ca. 1760 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is brush and gouache on vellum . It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. James O. Green. It is credited Gift of Mrs. James O. Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27.9 x 55.2 cm (11 x 21 3/4 in.)

It is signed

Initialed in ink, center: A L

Cite this object as

Fan Leaf; brush and gouache on vellum ; H x W: 27.9 x 55.2 cm (11 x 21 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. James O. Green; 1901-9-1

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