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Not currently on display at the V&A

Fan

1860s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fan, mother of pearl sticks and guard with cream silk leaf painted with cherubs playing musical instruments and draping floral garlands


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
mother of pearl and hand-painted silk
Brief description
1800s, French; Painted silk
Physical description
Fan, mother of pearl sticks and guard with cream silk leaf painted with cherubs playing musical instruments and draping floral garlands
Production typeUnique
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
500-1869

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Record createdApril 15, 2009
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