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Handscreen

This is a Handscreen. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is block-printed paper leaf with applied lithograph, turned wood handle. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

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Handscreen; block-printed paper leaf with applied lithograph, turned wood handle; Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-40-29-a

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