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Historical fan
probably English, for Spanish market
about 1782
Object Place: England (probably)
Medium/Technique
Printed paper
Dimensions
48 cm (18 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.272
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPrinted and hand-colored paper leaf. Surrender of Minorca by British to Spain: Forts Malborough and St. Felipe to left, encampments of soldiers right, city of Port Mahon center; inscribed "Toma del Fuerte Sn. Felipe y Puerto Mahon poe las Armas Espanolas a las ordones del exmo. Sor. Duque de Crillon el 4 Fevrero de 1782" (capture of Fort St. Philip and Port Mahon for Spanish army under the orders of the Duke de Crillon 4 February 1782). Stained wood sticks with painted metal decoration on guards (much deteriorated).