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Fan Box

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fan box of pink cardboard. Tube of oval section with a cap onto which is pasted a shaped label with the Royal Arms. Lined with newspaper.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fan Box
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Cardboard, lined with paper
Brief description
Fan box of cardboard, made by Robert Clarke Fan Maker, England, late 18th century
Physical description
Fan box of pink cardboard. Tube of oval section with a cap onto which is pasted a shaped label with the Royal Arms. Lined with newspaper.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.75in
Marks and inscriptions
Robt. Clarke Fan Maker th their Royal Highnesses and Dutchess & Prince of Gloucester, at his Warehouse, No.26 Strand (Inscribed)
Credit line
Given by HM Queen Mary
Collection
Accession number
T.225-1959

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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