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Fan
Maker: J. Cock, J. P. Crowder & Co. (British)
English (London)
October 2, 1801
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Paper; painted
Dimensions
48 x 28 cm (18 7/8 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.546
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionUnmounted double paper fan leaf, commemorating Treaty of Amiens, 1801. Sipple engraved vignette of woman seated on books with branch and horn of plenty, ships behind; flanked by protean views of George III left and Napleon Bonaparte right (printed on second leaf); blue printed zodiac signs across top, rays from Scorpio (emblem of Napoleon); inscribed "Published as the Act directs by J. Cock. JP Crowder and Co. 21 Wood Street Cheapside London Octo. 2 1801" under center vignette.