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Unknown Maker, French

Brisé fan

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

Brisé fan

Year

1830-1840

Medium

  • wood,
  • silk,
  • gouache

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wood,
  • Silk,
  • gouache

Materials

silk, wood, gouache

Dimensions

15.2 cm (6 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Francis Boardman

Object Number

55.025.30

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Publications

  • Books

Beauty in Hand: The Art of the Fan

Exhibition History

Beauty in Hand
The Art of the Fan
Jun 01, 1990 – Aug 18, 1990

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Unknown Maker, French
Brisé fan, 1830-1840
wood; silk; gouache
15.2 cm (6 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Francis Boardman 55.025.30

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