Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Fan
Object Number:
1942.169
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, gilding, brass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 14 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 36.8 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved wooden guards and sticks with gilded highlights; several exposed ribs that are shaped and carved to look like cattails and partially gilded; brown silk chiffon leaf painted with gold pansies; brass handle and rivet with mother of pearl button.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
