Pleated fan and case

early 20th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Pleated fan. Gold net leaf heavily embroidered with variously shaped gold spangles. Carved, pierced and gilded bone sticks showing scrolls and flowers. Mother-of-pearl washer and gilt metal bail.

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Title: Pleated fan and case
Date Created: early 20th century
Location Created: possibly USA
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/111645
Medium: Silk net leaf embroidered with gold spangles, carved, pierced and gilded bone sticks, mother-of-pearl washer, gilt metal bail
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Robert Halsband

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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