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The Secret Language of Fans

Nowadays, it is widely believed that in Victorian times fans were used – much like gloves or parasols – for relaying secret messages. Drawing the fan across the cheek supposedly meant ‘I love you’, while twirling it in the left hand signalised ‘We are watched’ and dropping it was a suggestion to"u2026

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The Victorian Times: The Language of the Fan Fan Language, Victorian Times, A Gentleman, Victorian Women, Avid Reader, Gentleman, Of Love, Geek Stuff, Texas
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The Language of the Fan

written by Rosa Morgan --> As a gentleman who cultivates the skills of seduction, I pride myself on having recently learned the latest rage of fan communication. By way of this small article of a woman's toilet, a woman can convey the subtlest of emotions without the formality of an introduction. I'm a weekend guest at Lord and Lady T's country estate and shall advantageously employ this new-found knowledge. I spy two gentle creatures of the fairer sex; beribboned in the latest fashion…

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Let the Fan Do the Talking: Flirting in the Victorian Era - The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA Fan Meaning, Mystery Of Love, Fan Language, Victorian Life, Etiquette And Manners, Aesthetic Dress, Calling Cards, Body Language, Love And Marriage
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Let the Fan Do the Talking: Flirting in the Victorian Era - The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA

Victorian women carried fans at balls and dances, both to flirt and communicate with others. Learn more about how woman found ways to discreetly communicate in the Victorian era in this Project Reveal blog post from the South West team during their work at Culzean Castle.

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