Pleated fan
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Pleated fan

TitlePleated fan
Date1725–40 18th century
MediumPaper leaf with hand-colored etching, pierced and painted ivory sticks, rivet set with faceted stone
Classificationcostume & accessories
Originprobably England probably England
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Emily H. Chauncey
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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