About this objectWoman's fontange fan, with linen leaf becoming narrower at each side. Sticks and guards of white painted wood with crude silver floral design. One side of leaf covered with white feathers, the other painted with 4 butterflies by F L Griggs.
The fan belonged to Miss Emma Jeeves, for whom the artist painted the butterflies after a dance in 1901.
MakerFrederick Landseer Maur Griggs RA
Maker RoleArtist
Date Made1895-1900
Date Made1901
Period19th Century (1801-1900)
Place MadeUnited Kingdom, England, Hertfordshire, Hitchin
Medium and Materialswood linen feather
Named CollectionHitchin Museum
Credit LineMiss V E Lewis, Lavender Barn, Lucas Lane, Hitchin
