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Unmounted double paper fan leaf
C. Sloper (about 1808–1814)
English (London)
about 1808–14
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Paper; engraving
Dimensions
26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.559
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionUnmounted double paper fan leaf, commemorating the Peninsular War (1808-14). Line engraving, uncolored: portrait in oval medallion of Ferdinand VII of Spain with trophy of English, Spanish flags; scroll above inscribed "Ferdinand VII"; badge of Seville below "NO8DO"; arms of England, Spain to sides; inscriptions "Lauriles Para Los Valientes" and "La Cruz es mi Consuelo Mi Espada mi Defensa"; decorative border. Inscribed "Published as the Act directs by C. Sloper Lambeth Road, London."