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The Queen's Royal Fan: M.111-2015

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The Queen's Royal Fan

Maker(s)

Publisher: Balster, Thomas

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Description

Folding fan bearing the arms of Queen Caroline and the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, who appear to have supported her during the King's attempt at divorce.
Paper leaf has a hand coloured stipple on plain bone sticks and guards.

Notes

History note: Schreiber/Cust no. 18/ SE159 Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 234

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

19th Century
Production date: AD 1821

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Sticks, Guards composed of ivory

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.111-2015
Primary reference Number: 204674
Sale number: 234
18/SE159

Audit data

Created: Thursday 23 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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