The Good Swain
Publisher:
Read, J.
Designer:
Wilson, George (18thC)
Folding fan with the good swain. 'Morning of youth, mid-day of life and chearful evening of old age' by Geo Wilson.
Stipple engraving on bone sticks.
History note: Schreiber/Cust page 84, no. 117 (SE 78) Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 2031
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:
AD 1795-02-20
Sticks
composed of
bone
Leaf
Accession number: M.451-2015
Primary reference Number: 205030
Sale number: 2031
117 (SE 78)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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