Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object name
Fan
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Wood, paper
Dimensions
12 x 7 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has a print of a purple and white flowers and reads "Compliments of Abraham and Straus/ Brooklyn,N.Y." On the reverse it has a print of the A&S subway station and the stairs from the store. It reads, in part, "Take Subway to A&S Station", with detailed directions.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.