Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object name
Fan
Date
1876
Medium
Wood, paper
Dimensions
11 x 18 x 1 1/4 in.
Description
This woman's hand fan is made of paper with a wood handle and has a print of a woman in colonial style surrounded by a floral wreath and a flag and shield. On the reverse it reads "United States Centennial Exposition 1776 1876/ Women's Centennial" with a print of the Women's Pavillion and a poem about the important role of the "Patriot's mate" in U.S. history.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
