“Pleated fan” (ca. 1805) 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. 1805 19th century
MediumSilk leaf with silk net, embroidered with metallic spangles and stamped metal pieces; sticks of incised horn with applied metallic foil
Classificationcostume & accessories
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Miss Elizabeth d'Hauteville Kean
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-05