Collection Highlights
Thomas Cole (1801-1848)
Date:
ca. 1845
Object Number:
PR.012.2.885
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1940.81
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Leather, ribbon, brass, gilding
Dimensions:
closed: 7 1/2 x 1 x 1 in. ( 19 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brisé fan with round-tipped guards and sticks made of reddish brown leather, with edges outlined in gilding; sticks joined by red grosgrain ribbon; brass handle.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this fan belonged to the donor's mother, Kate (or Ruth?) G. Lawton Roelker (Mrs. Alfred Roelker).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anna E. Roelker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
