The Marchioness of Granby's Fan
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan that belonged to the Marchioness of Granby.
Single paper leaf, hand painted with a wreath and bouquets of flowers. The verso with her monogram, on carved and pierced ivory sticks.
History note: Marchioness of Granby. Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 213
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1775
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Paper
Accession number: M.100-2015
Primary reference Number: 204663
Sale number: 213
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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