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Unknown Maker, French

folding fan

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

folding fan

Year

ca. 1905

Medium

  • mother of pearl,
  • bone,
  • silk,
  • paillette

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • mother of pearl,
  • bone,
  • Silk,
  • paillette

Materials

mother of pearl, bone, silk, paillette

Dimensions

19.1 cm (7 1/2 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

62.098.2A

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Publications

  • Books

Beauty in Hand: The Art of the Fan

Exhibition History

Helen M. Danforth
A Tribute
Jun 21, 1985 – Sep 08, 1985

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Unknown Maker, French
folding fan, ca. 1905
mother of pearl; bone; silk; paillette
19.1 cm (7 1/2 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 62.098.2A

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