Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1942.223
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper, metal, paint
Dimensions:
closed: 9 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 22.9 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: on obverse of leaf: "Red Star Line" and "Antwerpen-New York"
Description:
Advertising fan with wooden guards and sticks with silver stamped decoration; color-printed paper leaf with ocean view with sailor looking on framed by banner with inscriptions "Red Star Line" and "Antwerpen-New York" and flanked by fields of red stars on gold ground; metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
