Fan Language
Long ago, fans were used to communicate a Lady's thoughts graciously; they were used for more than
just accessories to women's attire. Below are some meanings associated with a Victorian Lady's
fan motions:
- Carrying it in the left hand: desirous of an acquaintance
- Carrying it in the right hand: you are too willing
- Carrying it in the right hand in front of the face: follow me
- Closing it: I wish to speak to you
- Drawing it across the cheek: I love you
- Drawing it across the eyes: I am sorry
- Drawing it across the forehead: we are being watched
- Drawing it
through the hand: I hate you
- Dropping it: we will be friends
- Fan with the left hand in front of the face: leave me
- Fanning fast: I am engaged
- Fanning slow: I am married
- Letting it rest on the left cheek: no
- Letting it rest on the right cheek: yes
- Open and shut: you are cruel
- Open wide: wait for me
- Placing it on the right ear: you have changed
- Shut: I have changed
- Twirling it on the left hand: I love another
- With handle to the lips: kiss me
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