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Fan

(ENGLAND)
Fan
 (1910)

Medium
lace, mother-of-pearl, brass, metal

Measurements
23.2 × 40.7 × 3.0 cm (open)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Herbert Hewlett, 1957

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Accession Number
1740-D4

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Mother-of-pearl sticks and guards with Honiton lace for Coronation of George V and Queen Mary. Crown and initial M. in centre on net ground surrounded at sides with typical Honiton bobbin lace. Rivet with mother of pearl stud and metal loop.

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