Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1947.424
Date:
l870-1900
Medium:
Feathers, tortoise shell, ribbon
Dimensions:
closed: 15 x 8 x 2 in. ( 38.1 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black ostrich feather fan with tortoise shell sticks and handle; sticks joined by brown silk ribbon; black ribbon attached to handle.
Gallery Label:
This fan belonged to the donor's mother-in-law, Mrs. Julia Modry (1835-1905).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Modry
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
