NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object Number:
2002.1.1461
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
14 1/2 x 7 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This hand fan is made of paper with a wood handle. One side has a print of green and red-orange palm trees and a tropical forest around a crest that reads "Institute of Tourism/ Puerto Rico". On the reverse it reads "Discover Puerto Rico, U.S.A./ Where The Americas Meet", with a long and vivid description of the island meant to attract tourists.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
