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John W. Green

folding fan

Description

Maker

John W. Green (American, 19th century)

Title

folding fan

Year

1892

Medium

  • wood,
  • paper,
  • lithograph

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wood,
  • paper,
  • lithograph

Materials

paper (fiber product), wood

Dimensions

27.9 cm (11 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Christopher P. Monkhouse

Object Number

1986.209.6

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

John W. Green (American, 19th century)
folding fan, 1892
wood; paper; lithograph
27.9 cm (11 inches) (length)
Gift of Christopher P. Monkhouse 1986.209.6

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