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Pleated Fan (France)

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1730–60 and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is painted skin leaf, ivory sticks carved à jour, gilt and silvered, brilliants . It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Georgiana L. McClellan. It is credited Gift of Mrs. George B. McClellan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28.5 x 51 cm (11 1/4 x 20 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan (France); painted skin leaf, ivory sticks carved à jour, gilt and silvered, brilliants ; H x W: 28.5 x 51 cm (11 1/4 x 20 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. George B. McClellan; 1935-2-10-a

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