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Folding fan

19th century
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk; painted paper; ivory; mother-of-pearl
DimensionsOverall: 31cm (12 3/16in.)
Other (open maximum): 56cm (22 1/16in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.418
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976
Fan
1740s
Fan
about 1740
Fan
1795–1800
1780s
Fan
1805–10
Fan
Allen Fan Company
Late 19th to early 20th century
Fan
1783–85
Brisé fan
1788–89
Fan
1830s
Brisé fan
1700–25