Collection Highlights
Common Sense
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.Y1776.Paine.com
Medium:
Pamphlet, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1970.32e
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Amber, lace, gold
Dimensions:
closed: 14 x 3 x 1 in. ( 35.6 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
open: 25 x 14 x 1 in. ( 63.5 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
applied gold monogram: on face of one guard: "MAH"
Description:
Fan with shaped amber guards, one with applied gold monogram, amber sticks, and handle; beige floral lace leaf.
Gallery Label:
This fan was formerly in the collection of Mrs. Forsyth Wickes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ann Wickes Brewer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
