Production: Unknown
Single paper leave, painted in watercolours and decorated with three applied photolithographs, and coloured sequins; bone sticks and guards. A monument to the independence of Beligum, dated 1830; bust portraits of Lepolod I and his wife, Louise d'Orleans (married 1832), the reverse initialed and dated '28 Avril', 'EO', and '1905'.
Single leaf of paper, painted in watercolours and decorated with three applied photolithographs and coloured sequins attached by thread. Bone sticks and guards (16+2) pierced and set with sequins and gilt. Rivet with paste button securing also the metal carrying loop. The leaf is divided into three sections by radial stripes. In the centre there is a shaped cartouche containing a monument to the Independence of Belgium; on each side there are oval cartouches containing bust portraits of Leopold I and his wife Louise d'Orleans (married 1832). The spaces are filled by scrolls, sprays of pink and red roses and blue bows, one over each photolithograph; sprays of green leaves between gilt lines form borders across the top and down each side.
Given by Mrs Sally Down
Method of acquisition: Given (1987-06-08) by Down, Sally, Mrs
20th Century, Early
Production date:
AD 1905
French or Belgian?
Leaf
composed of
sequins
paper
watercolours
thread
Sticks+guards
composed of
bone
Guards
Length 22.9 cm
Accession number: M.7-1988
Primary reference Number: 118091
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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