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Rigid fan (pien mien)
Chinese for export
Qing Dynasty
first half of 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Feathers; quills
Dimensions
Overall: 35.5cm (14in.)
Other (Overall): 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
Other (Overall): 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Love
Accession Number51.476
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRound rigid feather fan with stiff taupe feathers. The inner feathers have been tightly curled. Fan has a straight handle made of woven quills.
ProvenanceGift from Mrs. Henry D. Love to the MFA, March 8, 1951