Fan
Category
Costume
Date
1800 - 1899 (19th century)
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
28 mm (Width); 260 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 852884
Summary
Fan. Two central medallions with painted scene, gilt thread and sequins. Tortoiseshell and ivory sticks and guards, heavily carved, pierced and gilded. Reverse C19 recreation. Heavily restored.
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. Acquired by the National Trust in 1956 under the auspices of the National Land Fund, later the National Heritage Memorial Fund.