Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1978.41d
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 8 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
open: 13 1/2 x 8 x 1 in. ( 34.3 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Ivory brisé fan with carved and pierced sticks joined by white silk ribbon; metal handle with mother of pearl buttons and white silk tassel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
