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Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1978.41b
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, paint, linen, metal, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 8 x 2 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved, black painted wooden guards and sticks inlaid with small circular pieces of metal; sheer black linen leaf with scalloped edge and applied metal (silver-colored) sequins; metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
