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Paper fan
English (London)
about 1734
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Paper
Dimensions
133.35 x 70.61 cm (52 1/2 x 27 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.565
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionUnmounted double paper fan leaf, commemorrating marriage of Princess Anne and Prince of Orange. (1734). Green painted scene: "The Orange Fan, With an Ode Set to Music Tune Let's be Jolly Fill our Glasses" heading and four verses, upper border; eight verses, lower border; large orange tree in fruit, left, rosebush in flower, right, dove with love letter, center. Same scene on reverse. Published by M. Gamble, St. Martin's Court, London. (Schreiber E6)