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Folding fan with single leaf of stiffened silk, ivory sticks and guards painted with silver.

Narrow leaf painted with burning hearts on an altar, vignettes of musical instruments and swags of flowers, enlivened by spangles and gold paint. The sticks and guards painted with gold floral designs.

Burning hearts probably indicate that this is a marriage fan.

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• Online ID: 000-100-101-290-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1996.362
• Date: About 1790-1800
  c. 1800
  
• Material: Silk; ivory
  ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Dimensions: 11.00"
  
• What: ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Subject: European Costume : female costume : accessories
  
• Who: Richmond Inglis Cochrane Collection
  
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• Description: Fan of silk, leaf painted and decorated with spangles and sequins, with ivory sticks, part of the Richmond Inglis Collection: c. 1800
  
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