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Unknown Maker, French

Brisé fan

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

Brisé fan

Year

ca. 1840

Medium

  • bone,
  • paillette

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • bone,
  • paillette

Materials

bone, paillette

Dimensions

20.3 cm (8 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Francis Locke

Object Number

67.085.6

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Projects & Publications

Publications

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Beauty in Hand: The Art of the Fan

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Exhibition History

Exhibition History

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

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, French
Brisé fan, ca. 1840
bone; paillette
20.3 cm (8 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Francis Locke 67.085.6

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