Fan
1700-1800 (made)
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Fan, mother of pearl sticks, carved and gilt with gold and vellum mount, painted with a battle scene surround by lace flowers and insects. On the reverse is a castle with ships.
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Brief description | 1700-1800, French; Painted vellum, watercolour with mother of pearl sticks. |
Physical description | Fan, mother of pearl sticks, carved and gilt with gold and vellum mount, painted with a battle scene surround by lace flowers and insects. On the reverse is a castle with ships. |
Object history | Purchased from Monseiur Chardin, 27 Rue Caumartin, Paris, in 1870, for £20 |
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Accession number | 227-1870 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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