Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
Date:
1740-1770
Object Number:
1890.3
Medium:
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1942.178
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 14 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
open: 26 x 14 x 1/2 in. ( 66 x 35.6 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
inscriptions: Handle marked: "BSGDGS.JM"
Description:
Fan with shaped and pierced guards and sticks with silver painted chain motif; black silk chiffon leaf with applied silver sequins; metal handle with black silk tassel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
