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Fan with narrow dark tortoise shell

19th century
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueTortoise shell
Dimensions31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Frances Fowler and Professor Harold North Fowler
Accession number51.2000
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