Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan with box
Object Number:
INV.12683ab
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Tortoise shell, linen, metal, metal sequins, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall (fan closed): 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (9.5 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm)
Box: 1 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 13 x 3.8
Marks:
printed label: affixed inside lid of box: "FAUCON / EVENTAILS / 38, Avenue de l'Opéra / Tél Central, 35-57"
Description:
Opera fan with shaped tortoise shell guards and sticks with metal piqué; black linen(?) leaf with applied metal sequins and sections cut out to reveal fine net backing; in rectangular white cardboard box with gold edging.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
