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:
2002.1.1424
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 and pale green with a multicolored floral design over a white floral background pattern. One guard or outer stick reads in blue "Hotel Pennsylvania, New York.". 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.
