Fan associated with the Treaty of Union of 1707

This paper fan dates from the early 18th century. It is decorated with images associated with the Treaty of Union of 1707.

Among the images painted on the folds of the fan are a thistle, a rose, the English and Scottish flags and a pair of hands clasped in a handshake.

The Treaty of Union in 1707 united the parliaments of Scotland and England. The Union of the Crowns had taken place approximately one hundred years previous in 1603.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-047-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.UI 1
Date:	Early 18th century
Material:	Inscription: With devices commemorative of Union of Scotland and England 1707
Dimensions:	260 mm H x 460 mm W
What:	Fan
Subject:	Costume - fans (NMAS Classification)
Who:	C. Mowbray (Presenter)
Where:
Event:	Union of the Parliaments of Scotland and England
Description:	Lady's fan with devices commemorative of the Union of Scotland and England 1707
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