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Fan

Date1785-1795

OriginEngland

MediumPaper and silk mounted on parchment, silk edge binding, wooden handle

DimensionsLength: 16 3/8" (including handle); Width: 12 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-379

DescriptionFan or hand screen of printed paper and painted silk with a wooden handle. Blade shaped like palm leaf with palm stem handle. Obverse: engraving of lady in plum colored dress, green kerchief, and a green hat, standing between a small dog and a treasure chest. A mansion house and landscape appear in the background. The woman stands under an open compass with the inscriptions: "Fear God," "Know Thyself," "Bridle Thy Will," "Remember Thy End." The border has an inscription: "Keep within compass and you will be sure to avoid any troubles which others endure." The reverse is of white silk painted with crossed gold sword in festoon of leaves and red roses.

Construction History
1.Initially Constructeded: 1785-1795
2.Cleaning and Restoration, rebound with green ribbon (Ernest LoNano): 1957
MarkingsNone.
ProvenanceUnknown.