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Naissance de M. sr le Duc de Normandie: M.208-2015

Object information

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Titles

Naissance de M. sr le Duc de Normandie

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Folding fan depicting the birth of the Duc de Normandie, 27th March 1785.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching, on plain wood sticks and guards. The print was made for a slightly smaller fan.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 364

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 1785

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Sticks composed of wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.208-2015
Primary reference Number: 204773
Sale number: 364
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Audit data

Created: Monday 27 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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