Collection Highlights
The Great Fire of 1835: View of New York City Taken from Brooklyn Heights on the Same Evening of the Fire
c. 1835
1935.167
Gouache on heavy paper, laid on Japanese paper, wrapped over board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
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 red, pink and white floral pattern highlighted in gold and a central drawing of an Asian style dwelling. One guard or outer stick reads in black "The Waldorf Astoria". A pink tassle is attached to the metal loop.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1413
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
