Maker: Unknown
Double silk leaf with an inserted band of single net, decorated with gilt sequins, spangles and gilt frosted metal paillettes; the reverse is undecorated. The sticks and guards are of pierced bone, probably made in the Philippines or Canton.
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, Late-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1799
CE
-
1820
CE
Leaf
composed of
silk
Sequins, Paillettes
composed of
gilt
Sticks, Guards
composed of
bone
Guards
Length 26.9 cm
Accession number: M.168-1985
Primary reference Number: 117753
Old catalogue number: DR 7/129
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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