Collection Highlights
Salver
Date:
1772-1773
Object Number:
1928.24
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1942.174
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Ivory, feathers, paint, silk, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 11 1/4 x 2 x 2 in. ( 28.6 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Fan with plain ivory guards and ivory sticks surmounted by white feathers and joined by ivory-colored silk ribbon; flowers painted on sticks and feathers; metal handle with pale yellow silk tassel and braided cord closure; metal rivet with mother of pearl button.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this fan was used by the donor at her debut.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
