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Folding fan

about 1900
Object PlaceHangchow, Tai Bing Fong, China
Medium/TechniquePainted paper; ivory; wood; silk plain weave
DimensionsOverall: 23.5cm (9 1/4in.)
Other (open maximum): 37.5cm (14 3/4in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.424
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976
Folding fan
1825–50
Luna moth fan
George Keiswetter
about 1890
Karl Lagerfeld
Spring/Summer 2005
Fan
19th or early 20th century
Brisé fan
1740–1880
Brisé fan
1788–89
Fan
1830s
Conservation status: Before treatment
first half of 20th century