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Fan associated with Robert Louis Stevenson

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Postcard of Fan associated with Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Fan associated with Robert Louis Stevenson

This fan of plaited pandanus leaf strips was brought back from Samoa, Polynesia by the family of the writer, Robert Louis Stevenson.

Semi elliptic fan of plaited pandanus leaf strips in openwork on a wooden frame lashed to a wooden handle: Polynesian, Samoa

Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-94, moved to Samoa in 1889. His sympathetic support for the Samoan islanders brought their lasting regard and criticism from the British authorities. Some of his most exciting work was produced at this time.


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Online ID: 000-000-099-934-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1897.188.11
Date: 19th century
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Dimensions: 451 mm L x 216 mm W
What: Fan
Subject: Fans
Who: Robert Louis Stevenson (association)
Where: Polynesia, Samoa
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