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The Allegorical Fan: M.344-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Allegorical Fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Cock, John & Crowder, J. P.

Entities

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Schreiber/Cust p.11 no. 53 (SE114, 115) Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 386

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1794-04

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Sticks, Guards composed of bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.344-2015
Primary reference Number: 204914
Sale number: 386
53 (SE114, 115)
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 30 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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