Maker: Unknown
Folding fan of double paper, printed with three scenes. Reverse of silvered paper with red and blue design.
Sticks and guards of carved and painted mother-of-pearl.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); his daughter Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
19th Century
1830
-
1850
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks, Guards
composed of
paint
mother-of-pearl
Guards
Length 27.5 cm
Accession number: M.243-1985
Primary reference Number: 117828
Old catalogue number: none
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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