Fan belonging to actress Ethel Griffies
Fan
1920s (made)
1920s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Chinese ivory brisé fan, owned by the actress Ethel Griffies (1878-1975), probably 1920s.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Fan belonging to actress Ethel Griffies (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and pierced ivory, ribbon and metal |
| Brief description | Chinese ivory brisé fan, owned by the actress Ethel Griffies (1878-1975), probably 1920s |
| Physical description | Ivory brisé fan, the sticks held together by ribbon, with pierced and carved decoration in Chinese style. |
| Dimensions |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | Given to the British Theatre Museum Assocation by Ethel Griffies and Marguerite Steen via Caroline Ramsden. |
| Summary | Chinese ivory brisé fan, owned by the actress Ethel Griffies (1878-1975), probably 1920s. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1278-1984 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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