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Recovery of George III from Illness
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Fan, 'Recovery of George III from Illness', made of paper painted with gouache, and carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards, Great Britain, 1789. Fan made of paper painted with gouache, and carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards. Painted with a crown below which are a rose and thistle. Along the top edge, which is blue, is written 'Health is restored to ONE and happiness to Millions'. On two blue scrolls is also inscribed 'On the King's' and 'Happy Recovery'. Under the arm is the cypher 'G.R.' worked in sequins. Brass rivet, and mother-of-pearl washers. Gouache painted on paper, pleated, carved and pierced ivory, brass, mother-of-pearl.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Title: Recovery of George III from Illness
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Fan, 'Recovery of George III from Illness', made of paper painted with gouache, and carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards, Great Britain, 1789.
Fan made of paper painted with gouache, and carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards.
Painted with a crown below which are a rose and thistle.
Along the top edge, which is blue, is written 'Health is restored to ONE and happiness to Millions'.
On two blue scrolls is also inscribed 'On the King's' and 'Happy Recovery'.
Under the arm is the cypher 'G.
R.
' worked in sequins.
Brass rivet, and mother-of-pearl washers.
Gouache painted on paper, pleated, carved and pierced ivory, brass, mother-of-pearl.
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