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Rigid fan (pien mien)

Third quarter 19th century
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueFeathers and down; quills
DimensionsOverall: 31.6cm (12 7/16in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Frances Fowler and Professor Harold North Fowler
Accession number51.2001
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Frances Fowler and Professor Harold North Fowler to the MFA, September 13, 1951
first half of 19th century
first half of 19th century
about 1880s
1900–25
first half of 19th century
A.D. 400–800
late 18th century
mid to late 20th century