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Brisé Fan

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated ca. 1725 and we acquired it in 1908. Its medium is painted and gilded ivory sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Katherine Strong Welman. It is credited Bequest of Katherine Strong Welman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.3 x 33.7 cm (8 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Vernis Martin

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Brisé Fan; painted and gilded ivory sticks; H x W: 21.3 x 33.7 cm (8 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.); Bequest of Katherine Strong Welman; 1908-23-2

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