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Collection Highlights

Draft wheel
ca. 1863
1865.6
Wood, metal
Related Event: Civil War

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Fan

Fan
Object name 
Fan
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 is beige with a multicolored floral pattern highlighted in gold and a central drawing of a modern and imposing stone building. One guard or outer stick reads in gold "Piedmont Hotel Atlanta, Ga.". A faded gold tassle is attached to the metal loop.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.1412
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.