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Folding fan: M.81 & A-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Net fan with formal pattern of sequins, gauze leaf. Ivory sticks.
With box labelled Suisse papetier

Notes

History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 91

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

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1810

School or Style

French

Components of the work

Leaf composed of gauze
Sticks composed of ivory

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.81 & A-2015
Primary reference Number: 206721
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 August 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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