Fan
ca. 1928 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Ostrich feather fan which belonged to the actress and singer, Mistinguett (1875-1956), used in revue in Paris, 1928.
The fan featured in a revue which was publicised by a poster designed by Charles Gesmar. The poster was known as 'Rags to Riches' since it featured two images of Mistinguett, one as an urchin in a patched dress and heavy boots, and one as the glamorous showgirl that she became. Both figures are set against a background of pink ostrich feather fans.
The fan featured in a revue which was publicised by a poster designed by Charles Gesmar. The poster was known as 'Rags to Riches' since it featured two images of Mistinguett, one as an urchin in a patched dress and heavy boots, and one as the glamorous showgirl that she became. Both figures are set against a background of pink ostrich feather fans.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Ostrich feather and tortoise shell |
| Brief description | Ostrich feather fan which belonged to the actress and singer, Mistinguett (1875-1956), used in revue in Paris, 1928 |
| Physical description | Deep pink ostrich feather fan, with 12 tortoise shell branches. |
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| Summary | Ostrich feather fan which belonged to the actress and singer, Mistinguett (1875-1956), used in revue in Paris, 1928. The fan featured in a revue which was publicised by a poster designed by Charles Gesmar. The poster was known as 'Rags to Riches' since it featured two images of Mistinguett, one as an urchin in a patched dress and heavy boots, and one as the glamorous showgirl that she became. Both figures are set against a background of pink ostrich feather fans. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.429-1979 |
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| Record created | December 21, 2017 |
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