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Brisé fan

about 1830–55
Object PlaceRussia (?)
Medium/TechniqueCarved ivory blades; guards decorated with gilt-silver, garnets, pearls, turquoise; silk
DimensionsGuard: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); maximum open: 42 cm (16 9/16 in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.339
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976.
Fan
1870–75
Brisé fan
about 1825–50
Fan
1800–30
Brisé fan
about 1875
Fan
1783–85
Brisé fan
about 1830
Fan
1850–1900
Fan
mid-17th century
Cabriolet fan
1755–60
a-d
mid-19th century