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Unknown Maker, French

fan box

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

fan box

Year

ca. 1880

Medium

  • cardboard,
  • fan

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Cardboard,
  • fan

Materials

cardboard

Dimensions

29.2 cm (11 1/2 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John S. Holbrook

Object Number

53.354B

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Projects & Publications

Publications

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Beauty in Hand: The Art of the Fan

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, French
fan box, ca. 1880
cardboard; fan
29.2 cm (11 1/2 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. John S. Holbrook 53.354B

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