Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
Date:
1840-1850
Object Number:
1910.24
Medium:
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1941.998
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Ivory, paper, paint, brass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 11 3/4 x 1 x 1 in. ( 29.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
open: 22 1/2 x 12 x 1 in. ( 57.2 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
painted: on obverse of leaf: "AM de G"
Description:
Fan with painted ivory guards, sticks, and ribs; painted ivory-colored paper leaf with large monogram ("AMdeG") at center of obverse; brass handle with mother of pearl rivet, ivory-colored silk tassel, and attached ring made of braided thread for holding fan in closed position.
Gallery Label:
This fan was made for Adelaide Milton de Groot
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
