Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
INV.8706a
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wood, silk, gilding, sequins, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 9 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 22.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with wooden guards and sticks with carved openwork and gilding; each stick with individually cut cloud-shaped black silk leaf with applied gold and black sequins; metal handle with black silk tassel; rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
