Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1942.222
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, lace, metal, metal sequins, mother of pearl, paint
Dimensions:
closed: 10 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 25.4 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved ivory guards and sticks with silver painted decoration; ivory-colored silk leaf with ivory lace trim, applied metal sequins, and painted details; metal 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.
