Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1946.285
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Ebony, silk, lace, metal, metal sequins, gilding
Dimensions:
closed: 16 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 40.6 x 6.4 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Fan with shaped and carved ebony guards and sticks decorated with spots of gilding; black silk chiffon leaf with a wide black lace ruffle joined at each rib and applied metal sequins; metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James S. Cushman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
