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1931

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Pleated Fan

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is painted silk leaf; mother-of-pearl sticks carved à jour, silvered and gilded. 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: 28.6 x 50.8 cm (11 1/4 in. x 20 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan; painted silk leaf; mother-of-pearl sticks carved à jour, silvered and gilded; H x W: 28.6 x 50.8 cm (11 1/4 in. x 20 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-29

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