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Folding fan
Folding fan

Folding fan

1850
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniquePainted paper; marabou feathers; ivory; silk; sandalwood; brass
DimensionsOverall: 28.5cm (11 1/4in.)
Other (open maximum): 54cm (21 1/4in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.417
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976
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