Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
2002.1.1403
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
10 x 6 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's folding hand fan is made of paper with wood slats. Both sides have two detailed drawings of restaurants. One side reads in blue and red "Chez Mariane/ 72,Boul'd de Clichy/ Paris/ Montmartre/ H. Michel. Propr're/ telephone Marcadet 10-81/ Dejeuners/ Diners/ Soupers". The reverse reads "A L'Homard/ 28. A'ue Victor Emmanuel III/ Paris (champs-elysees)/ Telephone Elysees 95-81/ tous les Produits de da Mer/ Dejeuners/ Diners/ Soupers".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
