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Fan

1770s
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk leaf painted in gouache, applied sequins and gilt-silver threads; pierced ivory sticks, with piqué work and gilt-silver details
DimensionsGuard: 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.); Max. open: 51 cm (20 1/16 in.); arc: 160°
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.215
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976.
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1770s
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