Bid to acquire folding fan c1590-1620

This intricately designed artifact (dated 1590 – 1620) is a rare survivor of a short-lived style which was a popular fashion statement of its time. Today, no other examples can be found of this folding fan dating earlier than the 17th century. Fans with a striking similarity to this appeared in two portraits of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Embroidered folding fan acquired by the Fan Museum
Embroidered folding fan acquired by the Fan Museum
Region
London
Grant awarded
£12,500
Year awarded