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'Arts & Trade United'
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FANS & FAN MAKERS
PART I traces the origins of the fan from the ceremonial fans of Near Eastern antiquity through the Middle Ages, with glimpses of ecclesiastical and military fans. Colour photographs of examples from the Company's own Fan Collection illustrate the flowering of the lady's fan in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, including the manufacture and materials used to fashion fans of exquisite beauty. PART II relates the story of the Company's foundation, its Royal Charter of 1709 from Queen Anne and the struggle to fight competition from imported fans. The Company, like many others, suffered a decline in the 19th century, but witnessed an amazing re-birth when Sir Homewood Crawford became Master in 1877. The size of the Livery was increased from 60 to 200, and Royal patronage was obtained for a Competitive Fan Exhibition at Drapers' Hall, the first of a series to promote fans. The Company's connections with Royalty are described along with details of its meeting places and Halls. Also included in this section are the Company's affiliations with the Army, Navy and Air Force and its various charitable and educational activities. PART III of the book outlines the growth of the industrial uses of fans from mining to air conditioning and air movement, and goes on to tell the stories of some of the 19th and 20th century entrepreneurs who invented air movement technologies which we take for granted in today's world. The appendices include a brief chronology of the Company, City of London Officers, Masters, Wardens and other Officers of the Company, and notes for each section. Finally there is an index with detailed references to fans and the Company. Clive and Yvonne Willcocks have been antique dealers specialising in fans and have previously published articles on the subject in a variety of publications. Their backgrounds in art history and advertising, and their connections with Livery Companies and the modern fan industry have been combined to research and write "FANS & FAN MAKERS". To order a copy click here. Golden Jubilee Fan
In 1999 The Royal College of Art was invited to arrange a competition among their post-graduate students to create a commemorative fan in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee celebrations. The winning design by Jean Ensell is a double leaf fan depicting a modern interpretation of the Queen's 1952 Coronation Procession. The illustration, in varying shades of brown and white and trimmed in gold, is printed on fine cambric cloth (a mixture of linen and cotton). The reverse leaf includes the Coat of Arms of The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers. The sticks and guards are of polished rosewood with a silk tassel hanging from the gold plated loop. The rivet is a delicate red rhinestone. The sticks are pierced with the Queen's Cipher and the top guard stick is engraved with the Company Coat of Arms. Both motifs are highlighted in gold. This unique fan is supplied in an attractive velvet lined presentation box. Price: £95.00 including packing and postage in the UK. To place an order click here. |
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