Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan w/tassel
Object Number:
INV.8623
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Tortoise shell, feathers, silk
Dimensions:
closed: 12 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 31.8 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell brisé fan with applied tortoise shell monogram on one guard, and red feathers applied to upper half of round-tipped sticks, which are joined by brown silk ribbon; tortoise shell handle with purple silk tassel and braided closure.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
