Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object name
Fan
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Wood, paper
Dimensions
12 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side is designed to resemble a classical styled Wedgwood plaque with a portrait bust. The reverse reads, in part, "Haynes & Co./Always Reliable/ Springfield Massachusetts/ Good Clothes for Men../ Good Clothes for Boys.../ Shoes/ Hats".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1453
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
