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Pleated fan
late 18th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Pleated fan with painted silk leaf showing background of flowers and displays of musical instruments. Three painted parchment inserts show winter scenes of provincial life. Central one is in full color with the outer ones in blue and white. Carved ivory sticks with silver and gilding.
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Details
- Title: Pleated fan
- Date Created: late 18th century
- Location Created: Netherlands
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Silk leaf painted with gouache, with painted parchment medallions, gold and silver embroidery and spangles, ivory sticks with silver and gilt
- Credit line: Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
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