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Handscreen (one of a pair), mid-19th century, Black lacquered, painted and gilded papier-mâché with turned gilt-wood handles
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Handscreen (one of a pair)

Maker unknown · mid-19th century

Medium
Black lacquered, painted and gilded papier-mâché with turned gilt-wood handles
Dimensions
Overall: 17 7/8 × 10 1/8 in. (45.4 × 25.7 cm)
Accession
1999.50.12
Credit line
Gift of George E. Dix, 1999
Culture
British
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