The Allegorical Fan
Maker: Cock, John & Crowder, J. P.
Folding fan, depicting hidden profiles of the kings and queens of England and France, with an explanation on the reverse.
Paper leaf with an uncoloured etching printed in blue, on plain bone sticks and guards.
History note: Schreiber/Cust p.11 no. 53 (SE114, 115) Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 386
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
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1794-04
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks, Guards
composed of
bone
Accession number: M.344-2015
Primary reference Number: 204914
Sale number: 386
53 (SE114, 115)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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