Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1946.158
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silk, paint, brass
Dimensions:
open: 15 x 9 1/2 x 1 in. ( 38.1 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with mother of pearl sticks (guards are missing), bright green satin leaf painted with flowers, beige silk lining, and brass handle with green tassel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy Ritterband
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
