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Brisé Fan (possibly France)

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated 1820–30 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is painted horn sticks with steel spangles, silk ribbon, mother-of-pearl washer. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20 x 34.4 cm (7 7/8 x 13 9/16 in.)

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Brisé Fan (possibly France); painted horn sticks with steel spangles, silk ribbon, mother-of-pearl washer; H x W: 20 x 34.4 cm (7 7/8 x 13 9/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-27

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