Fan
1875-1900 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Black silk taffeta fan painted with cupids and orange blossom. The name 'Georgie' is inscribed on the obverse, and a stylised coat of arms on the reserve with the motto 'Spes mea deus'. Wooden sticks and guards.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Painted silk taffeta |
| Brief description | Painted taffeta fan, Great Briatin, 1875-1900. |
| Physical description | Black silk taffeta fan painted with cupids and orange blossom. The name 'Georgie' is inscribed on the obverse, and a stylised coat of arms on the reserve with the motto 'Spes mea deus'. Wooden sticks and guards. |
| Dimensions |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Stella, Lady Ednam |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.486-1974 |
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| Record created | September 11, 2007 |
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