Folding fan

early 20th century

Object PlaceChina

Medium/TechniquePainted paper; gilt paper; ebony; mother of pearl; brass rivet

DimensionsOverall: 26.9cm (10 9/16in.)
Other (open maximum): 49cm (19 5/16in.)

Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection

Accession number43.1300

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ClassificationsCostumes

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ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943

Antoine Watteau

mid-19th century

Late 19th to early 20th century

1740s

1770

1840s

1824

1870s

1740s

about 1860

1820s

late 18th to early 19th century

1755–60