








French folding fan, made of printed and hand painted paper with rosewood spines and scene. This shows a group of ladies and gentlemen with servants observing the Great Comet of 1811 along with Venus represented as a seated lady with comet like head-dress. The satirical scene is labelled, "Folie du jour. Venus, ou la pretendue Comete" (Today's madness.. Venus or the Pretend Comet).
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 2000-1230
- Measurements:
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overall (open, laid flat): 10 mm x 360 mm x 220 mm, 0.024 kg
depth: 25mm
height: 205mm
weight: 0.024kg
weight: 0.05291lbs
width: 205mm
- type:
- fan - costume accessory
- credit:
- Purchased