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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2015

2024

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Pleated Pocket Fan And Case

This is a Pleated pocket fan and case. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk leaf with applied silk and steel sequins; shell-like sticks inlaid with steel piqués, metal bail. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 19.1 x 32.4 cm (7 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Pocket Fan And Case; silk leaf with applied silk and steel sequins; shell-like sticks inlaid with steel piqués, metal bail; H x W (open): 19.1 x 32.4 cm (7 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-255-a,b

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