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Slate fan
Roberts, Robert
(quarryman)
A fine example of a slate fan; these were very popular and demanded a great deal of skill in order to split the slate in to pieces. This fan was made by the donor's father, Robert Roberts, Hebog, Glasfryn Terrace, Beddgelert as a wedding present for the donor.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
61.67
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Roberts, R.L.
Association Type: Wedding present
Date: 1911
Place: Beddgelert
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 610
Length
(mm): 340 (blade length)
Width
(mm): 45 (blade width)
Width
(mm): 450 (fan when opened)
Material
Slate
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