Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
2002.1.1413
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper, wood, metal
Dimensions:
16 x 8 1/2 x 1/4 in. unfolded
Description:
This woman's folding hand fan is beige with a red, pink and white floral pattern highlighted in gold and a central drawing of an Asian style dwelling. One guard or outer stick reads in black "The Waldorf Astoria". A pink 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.
