Fan
mid 20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Ostrich feather fan used on stage by Beatrice Lillie (1894-1989).
Beatrice Lillie acted in London and New York, in a wide range of drama, but it was her appearances in revue and cabaret that earned her the title, 'the funniest woman in the world'. She was famous for comic songs and monologues, made all the funnier by her delivery and the way she would raise an eyebrow or twitch her nose. The ostrich feather fan is a good example of a glamorous stage property which could be used for comic effect.
Beatrice Lillie acted in London and New York, in a wide range of drama, but it was her appearances in revue and cabaret that earned her the title, 'the funniest woman in the world'. She was famous for comic songs and monologues, made all the funnier by her delivery and the way she would raise an eyebrow or twitch her nose. The ostrich feather fan is a good example of a glamorous stage property which could be used for comic effect.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Ostrich feathers and plastic |
| Brief description | Ostrich feather fan used on stage by Beatrice Lillie, mid 20th century |
| Physical description | Ostrich feather fan, the white feathers coloured lilac, with imitation mid brown tortoiseshell sticks. |
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| Credit line | Given by Beatrice Lillie |
| Summary | Ostrich feather fan used on stage by Beatrice Lillie (1894-1989). Beatrice Lillie acted in London and New York, in a wide range of drama, but it was her appearances in revue and cabaret that earned her the title, 'the funniest woman in the world'. She was famous for comic songs and monologues, made all the funnier by her delivery and the way she would raise an eyebrow or twitch her nose. The ostrich feather fan is a good example of a glamorous stage property which could be used for comic effect. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.326-1979 |
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| Record created | November 29, 2018 |
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