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The Marchioness of Granby's Fan: M.100-2015

Object information

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The Marchioness of Granby's Fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Marchioness of Granby. Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 213

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1775

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Sticks composed of ivory
Paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.100-2015
Primary reference Number: 204663
Sale number: 213
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 23 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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