Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1950.194
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk, gilding, lace, paint, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 9 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 22.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with gold painted guards, sticks, and exposed ribs with openwork design; black satin leaf with black lace edging and painted floral decoration; metal rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Roswell Skeel, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
