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Comment by mariaxirot on August 15, 2010 at 12:53pm

thank you lady estele for the fan info i love the video it is fascinating and fun to watch

Comment by Norma Tumlin on August 15, 2010 at 12:34pm

Hi Lady Estelle, THank you for more FAN info. I did not know that men also used fans to keep cool. I have only seen men use paper or their handkerchiefs. I always use a fan whenever I go out and I keep getting asked if I have an extra one as everyone is very envious. They do work very well at keeping flies away as well as keeping you cooler.

Comment by Lady Estelle on August 15, 2010 at 8:56am

A bit of Victorian news
Men also used the fan, but to keep cool only. The fan was always the color black and very small, not to be to noticed.

Comment by Sue L. Simons on August 14, 2010 at 7:07pm

I have been giving my fan presentation at the museum for the two weeks and have been really enjoying it. It's so fun to see the reactions of the ladies and girls as I talk about the connection between the cell phone and the fan. That helps tie the past in with the present. The museum purchased some small nice fans that for a small donation people could take with them along with a print out of some of the fan language. That has been well received and one young lady came back before her family left and thanked me for the fun information. That has really made it all worth doing!!

Comment by Sue L. Simons on June 7, 2010 at 10:24am

Oh, Lady Estele, thank you so much for this great information. The video on the execution of the movements is especially helpful. The reference to the fan maker who published the list is also good as I had read that it had been started in such a way. Thank you all for helping me in my research. Lady Estele, I love seeing all the lovely pics of you in your period clothing. You bring to life that lovely period of our history.

Comment by Norma Tumlin on June 7, 2010 at 6:54am

Thank you for the "Language of the Fan". I never knew the list was soo long. Also I think you look like a perfect victorian lady in this picture.

Comment by mariaxirot on June 7, 2010 at 6:47am

lady estele this is a lovely idea and i love the picture the dress is beautifull

Comment by Lady Estelle on June 7, 2010 at 6:07am

One of my favorite teaching videos.
Very nicely done!
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/egallery/media.asp?exhibition=FAN...

Comment by Lady Estelle on June 7, 2010 at 5:34am

I found this artical to be most useful Enjoy!

http://www.ladanza.com/language.htm

Comment by Lady Estelle on June 7, 2010 at 5:00am

1 The fan placed near the heart: "You have won my love"
2. A closed fan touching the right eye:
"When may I be allowed to see you?"
3. The number of sticks shown answered the question:
"At what hour?"
4. Threatening movements with a fan closed:
"Do not be so imprudent"
5. Half-opened fan pressed to the lips: "You may kiss me"
6. Hands clasped together holding an open fan:
"Forgive me"
7. Covering the left ear with an open fan:
"Do not betray our secret"
8. Hiding the eyes behind an open fan: "I love you"
9. Shutting a fully opened fan slowly:
"I promise to marry you"
10. Drawing the fan across the eyes: "I am sorry"
11. Touching the finger to the tip of the fan:
"I wish to speak with you"
12. Letting the fan rest on the right cheek: "Yes"
13. Letting the fan rest on the left cheek: "No"
14. Opening and closing the fan several times:
"You are cruel"
15. Dropping the fan: "We will be friends"
16. Fanning slowly: "I am married"
17. Fanning quickly: "I am engaged"
18. Putting the fan handle to the lips: "Kiss me"
19. Opening a fan wide: "Wait for me"
20. Placing the fan behind the head: "Do not forget me"
21. Placing the fan behind the head with
finger extended: "Goodbye"
22. Fan in right hand in front of face: "Follow me"
23. Fan in left hand in front of face:
"I am desirous of your acquaintance"
24. Fan held over left ear: "I wish to get rid of you"
25. Drawing the fan across the forehead:
"You have changed"
26. Twirling the fan in the left hand:
"We are being watched"
27. Twirling the fan I the right hand: "I love another"
28. Carrying the open fan in the right hand:
"You are too willing"
29. Carrying the open fan in the left hand:
"Come and talk to me"
30. Drawing the fan through the hand: "I hate you!"
31. Drawing the fan across the cheek: "I love you!"
32. Presenting the fan shut: "Do you love me?"