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1789
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Paper leaf painted in gouache, with applied cold sequins; pierced bone sticks; mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
Guard: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); maximum open: 50 cm (19 11/16 in.); arc: 140°
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.307
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDouble paper leaf. "The Recovery of George III." Initials "GR" in brass sequins center, royal crown above, crossed rose and thistle below; blue-violet band across top decorated with gilt and brass sequins, inscribed "Health is restorer to ONE and happinefs to Millions;" blue-violet scrolls to sides inscribed "On the King's" (left) "Happy Recovery" (right); blue-violet band decorated with brass sequins at bottom; narrow gilt edging. Carved and pierced bone sticks, guards have blue-violet foil backing. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet.
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976.