Pleated fan
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Pleated fan

TitlePleated fan
Date1730–40 18th century
MediumPainted paper leaf, carved ivory sticks with inlaid metal pins and mother-of-pearl
Classificationcostume & accessories
Originprobably England probably England
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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