Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
2002.1.1411
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Paper, wood , metal
Dimensions:
16 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 in. unfolded
Description:
This woman's folding hand fan is blue and beige with a simple white and pink floral pattern with a central image of Asian style houses. Both guards or outer sticks read in gold "Zeigfeld Midnight Frolic". A faded green tassle is attached to the metal loop.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
