Maker: Unknown
Lorgnette fan, of ivory and bone brise, decorated with cut steels. Another form of 'love's arrows' fan. The quizzing glass is missing.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); his daughter Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
18th Century-19th Century
1790
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1810
Decoration
composed of
steel
Guards
Length 13.6 cm
Accession number: M.120-1985
Primary reference Number: 117705
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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