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Fan used by Julia Neilson

Fan
early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker

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.


Object details

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Object type
TitleFan 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.
Dimensions
  • Open height: 36cm (approx.)
  • Open width: 66cm (approx.)
  • Closed height: 35.5cm (approx.)
  • Guards width: 3cm (approx., measured at widest part)
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.
Collection
Accession number
S.924-1985

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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