Opera Fan
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan. Leaf with uncoloured engraving with and painting and sequins. The reverse, letter press with spangles. On plain bone sticks and guards.
History note: Schreiber/Cust p. 10 no. 43 (SE128) Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 57
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:
circa
AD 1788
Leaf
composed of
sequins
spangles
Sticks, Guards
composed of
bone
Accession number: M.371-2015
Primary reference Number: 204941
Sale number: 57
43 (SE128)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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