Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1978.41f
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, ribbon, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 21.6 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
open: 15 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. ( 38.1 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brisé fan with pierced, gold painted wooden sticks joined by pink silk ribbon; metal rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
