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B. Altman Co.

fan box

Description

Maker

B. Altman Co. (American, 1865 - 1989), retailer

Title

fan box

Year

ca. 1905

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Stamped on inside of lid:B. Altman & Co, New York On bottom of box:France

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

62.098.2B

Type

  • Costume Accessories

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Beauty in Hand: The Art of the Fan

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B. Altman Co. (American, 1865 - 1989), retailer
fan box, ca. 1905
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Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 62.098.2B

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