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EURO ELEGANCE
Fans of 18^th Century - Europe

A wide variety of European fans from many countries with an emphasis on national characteristics. Fans from France, England, Italy and Holland will demonstrate how styles varied, but how each nationality was well aware of the specialities of the other :
a view of Vesuvius in eruption would be the obvious gift to bring home from the Grand Tour; in the same way a cheap printed fan bought in London could make a good inexpensive gift in France. Conversely a fine quality French fan would be coveted by 
a fashionable high society  English Milady! Above all the 18^th century was the century of the fan. Never again would there be such an explosion  of creativity in this small and specialised industry. As with furniture, the proportions are always right even if 
the quality is not so good. This is one of the most elegant exhibitions yet to be seen at The Fan Museum.

 Contact : Alexandra Moskalenko at the Fan Museum on Tel: 020 8305 1441, fax: 020 8293 1889
or e-mail: amoskalenko@fan-museum.org  - Website: www.fan-museum.org

 

   
 
 ... à bientôt !

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