Collection Highlights
Front View of St. Peter's Church with the intended steeple
Date:
1785
Object Number:
PR.McComb.4.70
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1940.79
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silk, brass
Dimensions:
closed: 11 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Fan with mother of pearl guards and sticks, undecorated beige silk leaf, brass handle, and rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this fan was used at dancing school by the donor and her sister, Isabella.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anna E. Roelker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
