Collection Highlights
"Columbia Demands Her Children"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.30
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
2002.1.1409
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 has a pattern of orange and white flowers, branches, and yellow and red birds in a faux Asian pattern highlighted in gold on a purple background. Both guards or outer sticks read in gold "Hotels Statler". A white tassel 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.
