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| Sign Language The secret language of the fan... |
| Fans were an elegant Victorian accessory. They could be made of lace, silk, feathers, paper, leaves, ivory and sometimes even wood. Scented fans became popular in the late 1800's making them sensual. Though not an official language, Victorian ladies used these simple accessories to send silent, but meaningful messages to gentlemen... |
| Waving the fan fast meant~~~I am engaged Waving the fan slow meant~~~I am married Holding the fan in the right hand in front of the face meant~~~Come with me Opening and closing the fan meant~~~Kiss me Holding the fan open wide meant~~~Love Twirling the fan in the right hand meant~~~I am watching you Drawing the fan slowly across the cheek meant~~~I love you Resting the fan on the right cheek meant~~~Yes Resting the fan on the left cheek meant~~~No Placing the fan behind the head meant~~~Do not forget me Touching the fan against the left ear meant~~~Go away! An open fan placed over the heart meant~~~You have my heart A closed fan near the right eye meant~~~I'd like to see you again A closed fan in the left hand meant~~~I'd like to meet you Touching a fan to closed lips meant~~~I love you |
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| Thank you Dawn! |