Collection Highlights
Wonderful Willie! : What he and Tommy did to Spain / sketches and rhymes by L.D. Bradley.
Date:
ca. 1899
Object Number:
LIB.PZ7.B66.W6
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan: pink w/sequins
Object Number:
INV.11661
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Amber, wood, textile, sequins, rhinestones, gilding, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 8 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with amber guards, one with diagonal bands of rhinestones alternating with incised bands with gilding; carved wooden sticks with applied gold decoration; leaf of fine pink netting with red and gold sequins; brass handle and rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
