The Queen's Royal Fan
Publisher: Balster, Thomas
Folding fan bearing the arms of Queen Caroline and the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, who appear to have supported her during the King's attempt at divorce.
Paper leaf has a hand coloured stipple on plain bone sticks and guards.
History note: Schreiber/Cust no. 18/ SE159 Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 234
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1821
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks, Guards
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.111-2015
Primary reference Number: 204674
Sale number: 234
18/SE159
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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