Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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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.
