Fans: M0175

Title

Fan belonging to Lucia Elizabeth Vestris

Subject

Vestris, Lucia Elizabeth (Madame)

Dimensions

height (frame): 30cm
width (frame): 53cm
depth (frame): 5cm
height: 45cm
width: 24.5cm

Other materials

Ivory, silk and silver

Inscription/signature

Genuine Antique fan, SIlk, spangled real silver sequins,/ Carved ivory mount: formerly thee property of Madame/ Vestris and given by her to her dresser at Drury lane/ theatre, (after thowing it at a gentleman in a fit of/ passion); Guaranteed by direct descendent of the dresser!

Provenance

Purchased from Malcolm Davidson in 2008.