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Pleated Fan

This is a Pleated fan. It is dated 1720–30 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is linen bobbin lace leaf, pierced, carved and incised ivory sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane and W & J Sloane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27 x 37 cm (10 5/8 x 14 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pleated Fan; linen bobbin lace leaf, pierced, carved and incised ivory sticks; H x W: 27 x 37 cm (10 5/8 x 14 9/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane and W & J Sloane; 1994-33-3

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