Recovery of George III from Illness
Fan
1789 (made)
1789 (made)
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Many 18th-century fans commemorated important events. They marked the births, marriages and deaths of well-known people, royal occasions or major social events. This fan celebrates George III's recovery from illness in 1789. The simple, emblematic design includes the rose and thistle, symbolising the Union of Scotland and England by Act of Parliament in 1707. Above are the words, 'Health is restored to ONE and happiness to Millions'. The fan may have been designed for ladies to carry at the great ball given at Court in 1789 to celebrate the king's recovery.
Object details
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| Title | Recovery of George III from Illness (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gouache painted on paper, pleated, carved and pierced ivory, brass, mother-of-pearl |
| Brief description | Fan 'Recovery of George III from Illness' made of paper painted with gouache, and carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards, Great Britain, 1789 |
| Physical description | Fan made of paper painted with gouache, and carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards. Painted with a crown below which are a rose and thistle. Along the top edge, which is blue, is written 'Health is restored to ONE and happiness to Millions'. On two blue scrolls is also inscribed 'On the King's' and 'Happy Recovery'. Under the arm is the cypher 'G.R.' worked in sequins. Brass rivet, and mother-of-pearl washers. |
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| Credit line | Given by HM Queen Mary |
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| Summary | Many 18th-century fans commemorated important events. They marked the births, marriages and deaths of well-known people, royal occasions or major social events. This fan celebrates George III's recovery from illness in 1789. The simple, emblematic design includes the rose and thistle, symbolising the Union of Scotland and England by Act of Parliament in 1707. Above are the words, 'Health is restored to ONE and happiness to Millions'. The fan may have been designed for ladies to carry at the great ball given at Court in 1789 to celebrate the king's recovery. |
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| Accession number | T.203-1959 |
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| Record created | December 12, 2003 |
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