The Lady's Looking Glass
Maker: Cock, John & Crowder, J. P.
Folding fan. The reverse with 'The Explanation of the New Hieroglyphical Fan'.
Etching, with bone sticks.
History note: Schreiber/Cust page. 63, no. 328 Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 1078
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 1790
Sticks composed of bone
Accession number: M.272-2015
Primary reference Number: 204840
Sale number: 1078
328
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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