Panel for a hand screen (one of a pair)

Unknown

first half 18th century · Wool on canvas · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Panels of this sort were mounted with handles and used to protect the face from the heat of an open fire.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half 18th century

Medium

Wool on canvas

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1910