Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Title
Fan
Object name
Fixed fan
Date
1915-1930
Medium
Palm leaves, silk, lace, ribbon, bone, plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 29.2 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Advertising fixed fan (handscreen) composed of palm leaves, pink silk, white ribbon, and beige lace, centering a molded plastic ornament on either side; bone handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Louise M. L. Puig
Object Number
1947.251
Marks
stamped in gold: on handle: "TRADE MARK", "The Norman", and "IMPERIAL BRUSH FACTORY"
Gallery Label
This fan is a souvenir from "The Norman," a hotel in Cuba.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
