“Pleated fan” (ca. 1785) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access.

Pleated fan

Pleated fan

TitlePleated fan
Dateca. 1785 18th century
MediumSilk leaf painted with gouache and embroidered with sequins and metallic thread; ivory sticks with wire screen and glass
Classificationcostume & accessories
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-05