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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

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Handscreen

This is a Handscreen. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is pierced, painted, and gilded buffalo hide leaf, carved horn handle. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Maxime Hermanos. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28 × 24.8 cm (11 in. × 9 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Handscreen; pierced, painted, and gilded buffalo hide leaf, carved horn handle; H x W: 28 × 24.8 cm (11 in. × 9 3/4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos; 1969-142-2

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