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Folding fan with single leaf of fine skin, the sticks and guards of carved, pierced and gilded ivory.

Painted with a scene which possibly represents Psyche being led to the mountain. The sides painted with flowers. The pierced guards have red foil backing.

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• Online ID: 000-100-101-299-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1996.370
• Date: About 1750-60
  Late 18th century
  
• Material: Ivory
  ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Dimensions: 10.50"
  
• What: ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Subject: European Costume : female costume : accessories
  
• Who: Richmond Inglis Cochrane Collection
  
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• Description: Fan with pierced, carved and gilded ivory sticks, leaf painted with a woman led by a child on a string surmounted by an old man and figures, part of the Richmond Inglis Collection: late 18th century
  
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