Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1942.219
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, silk, metal, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 9 1/2 x 2 x 1 in. ( 24.1 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with black painted wooden guards and sticks with incised decoration and metal inlay; leaf with beige silk obverse with cut-out sections outlined with silver sequins and black silk chiffon reverse; metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
