Collection Highlights
Kerchief
ca. 1848
1941.103
Cotton
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object name
Fan
Date
1876
Medium
Wood, paper, metal
Dimensions
11 x 18 x 1 1/4 in. unfolded
Description
This large woman's folding hand fan has a detailed print of the Centennial Exposition Building with coaches and riders in the street. It reads "1776 Centennial 1876".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1366
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
