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Handscreen (one of a pair), mid-19th century, Papier-mâché, black painted and gilded, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gilt wood…
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Handscreen (one of a pair)

Maker unknown · mid-19th century

Medium
Papier-mâché, black painted and gilded, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gilt wooden handle
Dimensions
15 1/2 × 9 in. (39.4 × 22.9 cm)
Accession
10.125.405
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
Culture
British
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