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1958

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2025

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Miniature Brisé Fan

This is a Miniature brisé fan. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is painted and gilded ivory sticks, paper ribbon, rivet set with a stone, gilt bail . It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 6 × 9.5 cm (2 3/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Miniature Brisé Fan; painted and gilded ivory sticks, paper ribbon, rivet set with a stone, gilt bail ; H x W (open): 6 × 9.5 cm (2 3/8 × 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim; 1958-140-4

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