Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1970.32a
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, lace, gold and silver leaf, other metal
Dimensions:
closed: 14 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 36.8 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Fan with shaped, pierced, and incised mother of pearl guards and sticks with applied gold and silver detailing; beige floral lace leaf; metal handle.
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.
