Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Fan
Object Number:
1942.225
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, lacquer, paper, paint, metal, gilding, ribbon, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 1 x 1 in. ( 26.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with red lacquered wooden guards and sticks with gold painted flower and scroll motifs; color-printed paper leaf with image of six women surrounding a standing male figure on obverse, and two men and two women on reverse; metal handle with burgundy ribbon; rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
