Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan: cloth flower on purple
Object Number:
INV.8641
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, silk, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 9 x 1 1/2 x 3 in. ( 22.9 x 3.8 x 7.6 cm )
open: 14 x 9 x 1 in. ( 35.6 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with wooden sticks with gold stamped decoration, purple crinkled silk leaf with iris or pansy appliquéd at center, and metal handle; when fan is folded, flower serves as exterior ornament.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
