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Pleated Fan

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is linen bobbin lace leaf, mother-of-pearl sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Lester C. Danielson. It is credited Gift of Lester C. Danielson.

  • Pleated Fan (France)
  • lace leaf with silk satin backing; mother-of-pearl sticks.
  • Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
  • 1920-19-182

Its dimensions are

H x W (without ribbon): 25.4 × 43.8 cm (10 in. × 17 1/4 in.) H x W (with ribbon): 50.8 × 43.8 cm (20 in. × 17 1/4 in.)

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Pleated Fan; linen bobbin lace leaf, mother-of-pearl sticks, silk ribbon; H x W (without ribbon): 25.4 × 43.8 cm (10 in. × 17 1/4 in.) H x W (with ribbon): 50.8 × 43.8 cm (20 in. × 17 1/4 in.); Gift of Lester C. Danielson; 1949-81-1

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