Not on display

Fan

1870-1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Folding fan with a white bobbin lace mount with a design of scrolling motifs enclosing roses and small floral sprays. Carved, gilded, and painted mother of pearls sticks and guards, and a gilt holding ring

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Lace fan, 1870-1880, French or British
Physical description
Folding fan with a white bobbin lace mount with a design of scrolling motifs enclosing roses and small floral sprays. Carved, gilded, and painted mother of pearls sticks and guards, and a gilt holding ring
Dimensions
  • Length: 29.8cm (Note: converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Mr G W Swire
Production
Was given to the museum inside a box with the initals 'M.W' on the lid, and labelled 'J. Duvelleroy. By appointment, London, 167 Regent Street, Eventails Artistiques, Modernes, Antiques et Pour Mariage. Paris and London'

In the box was a visiting card inscribed 'Miss Warren, with Miss Butterfield's love and congratulations, 17 East 48th Street'
Collection
Accession number
T.110-1949

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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