Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1937.120
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silk, lace, paint, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 12 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 30.5 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Fan with pierced burgundy mother of pearl guards and sticks, leaf with three scenes with cherubs painted on black silk chiffon and framed by black lace, and metal handle.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this fan belonged to the donor's mother.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
