Fan used by Julia Neilson
Fan
early 20th century (made)
early 20th century (made)
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Fan belonging to Julia Neilson (1868-1957) and used by her as Lady Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel, New Theatre, 1905, or as Sarah, Countess of Marlborough in The Marlboroughs, on tour, 1924, and Wimbledon Theatre, 1925.
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Title | Fan used by Julia Neilson (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved and painted wood and organdie |
Brief description | Fan with carved and painted wooden sticks and organdie leaf, belonging to Julia Neilson (1868-1957) and used by her as Lady Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel, New Theatre, 1905, or as Sarah, Countess of Marlborough in The Marlboroughs, on tour, 1924, and Wimbledon Theatre, 1925. |
Physical description | Fan with carved wooden sticks, painted black, and black organdie leaf. With metal hanging loop. |
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Credit line | Given by Miss L.M. Jacobson |
Object history | The fan was given to Sidney Young by Julia Neilson, as a present for his mother. On her death it was given by Mr Young to the donor, whose father was a first cousin of Julia Neilson. |
Summary | Fan belonging to Julia Neilson (1868-1957) and used by her as Lady Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel, New Theatre, 1905, or as Sarah, Countess of Marlborough in The Marlboroughs, on tour, 1924, and Wimbledon Theatre, 1925. |
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Accession number | S.924-1985 |
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Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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