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Fan, belonging to actress Olga Lindo

Fan
early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Paper fan with wooden sticks, belonging to the actress Olga Lindo (1899-1968), early 20th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFan, belonging to actress Olga Lindo (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted paper and wood
Brief description
Paper fan with wooden sticks, belonging to the actress Olga Lindo (1899-1968), early 20th century
Physical description
Paper fan, the leave painted on one side with flowers and, at centre, an impressionistic scene of water and trees, with details in gold paint. The wooden sticks and guards are decorated with a pattern of flowers in gold.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm (closed)
  • Width: 3cm (closed) (Note: maximum, measured at top)
  • Width: 36cm (open) (Note: approx.)
  • Depth: 1cm (closed) (Note: approx., measured at top)
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Assoiation
Object history
Bequeathed to the British Theatre Museum Association by Olga Lindo and acquired by the Association in August 1968.
Summary
Paper fan with wooden sticks, belonging to the actress Olga Lindo (1899-1968), early 20th century.
Other number
1968/A/79 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.173-2015

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Record createdOctober 7, 2015
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