Fan, ostrich feather, Paris, 1928
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1928
Ostrich feather fan which belonged to the actress and singer, Mistinguett (1875-1956), used in revue in Paris, 1928. The fan featured in a revue which was publicised by a poster designed by Charles Gesmar. The poster was known as 'Rags to Riches' since it featured two images of Mistinguett, one as an urchin in a patched dress and heavy boots, and one as the glamorous showgirl that she became.
Both figures are set against a background of pink ostrich feather fans. Deep pink ostrich feather fan, with 12 tortoise shell sticks
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Ostrich feather and tortoise shell
- Dimensions
- Length: 1 m; Width: 1.5 m
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Paris
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London collection record for this single object (sentences kept verbatim apart from removed sale or rarity wording); how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Candidate id
- vam-O1427449
- Museum object name
- Fan
- Holding institution
- Victoria and Albert Museum, London
- Museum object number
- S.429-1979
- Museum system number
- O1427449
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm the wider type, maker and dating against a specialist reference; this entry documents one recorded example.