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On display at V&A South Kensington
Fashion, Room 40

Fan

1885 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fan of canvas, hand painted with roses. The sticks are of split cane and papier maché, wood grain stained and impressed with a gilt 'Florentine' design. There is a brass carrying loop.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Hand painted canvas, split cane and papier maché, wood grain stained
Brief description
Painted canvas fan, Germany, 1885.
Physical description
Fan of canvas, hand painted with roses. The sticks are of split cane and papier maché, wood grain stained and impressed with a gilt 'Florentine' design. There is a brass carrying loop.
Dimensions
  • Length: 320mm
  • Width: 600mm (Fan open )
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Annatag' (Incised on the right guard.)
    Transliteration
    The name day of St Anne, celebrated on 26th July
  • '1885' (Incised on the reverse.)
Credit line
Given by Mrs C. Alexander
Collection
Accession number
T.228-1973

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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