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Howard Patriot of the World: M.370-2015

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Howard Patriot of the World

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Folding fan relating to the philanthropist John Howard (1726?-1790).
Leaf with stipple engraving, the surround painted pink. On plain bone sticks, with white metal repair to guard.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 56

Legal notes

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1790

Components of the work

Guard Repair composed of metal ( white)
Sticks composed of bone
Leaf

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.370-2015
Primary reference Number: 204940
Sale number: 56

Audit data

Created: Friday 31 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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