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Commemorative fan for Lafayette's visit to America, 1824

1824
Object PlaceFrance, for American market
Medium/TechniqueSilk; painted with silver leaving and steel piqué work, and ivory carved and pierced with gilt-silver, and diamond paste studs in metal rivet
Dimensions28.2 x 46.6 x 3 cm (11 1/8 x 18 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.257
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Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
Fan
1770s
Conservation Status: Before Treatment
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