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The secret spring
The secret spring

The secret spring

Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueInk and color on paper
Dimensions28.7 x 29.3 cm (11 5/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated anonymously and Charles Bain Hoyt Fund
Accession number2000.627.12
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
Collections
ProvenanceSold at public auction, Christie's, New York, March 21, 2000, morning auction, Lot # 86.
Caroline Schetky Richardson
about 1820–30
Pocketbook
1750–1800
Fan
late 18th century
Fan
18th century
Fan
19th century
Fan
1825-1830
Fan
1750s
Folding fan
Noël-Nicholas Coypel
1765–80
Fan
Late 18th century