Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
1946.282
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paint
Dimensions:
closed: 14 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 35.6 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved and pierced ivory guards and sticks, and ivory-colored silk chiffon leaf painted with flowers and butterflies.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James S. Cushman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
