Fan
1700-1730 (made)
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Fan with a vellum leaf painted with watercolours in a rustic scene. The ivory sticks are carved, pierced and painted with flowers and trophies of musical instruments. The ivory guards are carved, pierced and painted.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Vellum, ivory, watercolour; hand-carved, painted |
| Brief description | Fan with vellum leaf and ivory sticks and guards, 1700-30, British; Painted with watercolours in a rustic scene |
| Physical description | Fan with a vellum leaf painted with watercolours in a rustic scene. The ivory sticks are carved, pierced and painted with flowers and trophies of musical instruments. The ivory guards are carved, pierced and painted. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt and Lady Wyatt |
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| Accession number | 2242-1876 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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