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Unknown Maker, Dutch

Folding fan

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Dutch

Culture

Dutch

Title

Folding fan

Year

1750-1799

Medium

  • tortoise shell,
  • gold,
  • Vellum,
  • gouache,
  • gold leaf

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • tortoise shell,
  • gold,
  • Vellum,
  • gouache,
  • gold leaf

Materials

Vellum, gold leaf, gouache, gold

Dimensions

28.3 cm (11 1/8 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Livingston Hunt

Object Number

31.324

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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Unknown Maker, Dutch
Folding fan, 1750-1799
tortoise shell; gold; Vellum; gouache; gold leaf
28.3 cm (11 1/8 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Livingston Hunt 31.324

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