Collection Highlights
Cayambe
Date:
1858
Object Number:
S-91
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan: blue w/tassel
Object Number:
INV.8637
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, silk, metal, metal sequins, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 7 1/2 x 3 x 1 in. ( 19 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Description:
Fan with pierced wooden guards and sticks, each stick with individually cut cloud-shaped blue silk leaf with applied metal (silver-colored) sequins; metal handle with tassel; rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
