Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
INV.772
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ivory, wood, paper, gems, paint, textile
Dimensions:
closed: 10 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 26.7 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards, each decorated with insects formed with inlaid gems; wooden sticks with scalloped edges; paper leaf with floral design with pheasants and a butterfly painted on one side, and figures in Japanese costume painted on the other; ivory ball with inlaid insects on cord with tassel attached to rivet.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
