Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1942.213
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paint, metal sequins, brass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 24.1 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved and painted ivory guards and sticks; ivory-colored silk leaf with floral design painted in green, silver, and gold and accented with metal (silver-colored) sequins; brass handle and 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.
