Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan: sequined ornate design inlaid
Object Number:
INV.8638
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, silk, metal, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 21.6 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Description:
Fan with black painted wooden guards and sticks with metal inlay; black silk leaf with elaborate pattern composed of silver-colored metal sequins; metal handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
