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Brisé Fan, late 18th century

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is carved, pierced and painted ivory sticks, faceted stone at rivet, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robertson D. Ward. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robertson D. Ward, from the collection of her mother, Mrs. Helen Wright-Clark Dawson.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 25.4 × 39.4 cm (10 × 15 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Brisé Fan, late 18th century; carved, pierced and painted ivory sticks, faceted stone at rivet, silk ribbon; H x W (open): 25.4 × 39.4 cm (10 × 15 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robertson D. Ward, from the collection of her mother, Mrs. Helen Wright-Clark Dawson; 1970-58-15

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