PORT TOWNSEND — In Victorian times, shutting a hand fan slowly could lead to a breach of promise. Fanning quickly signaled would-be suitors that the lady was spoken for. And if the lady you fancied ...

DRUMS – With a delicate lace fan in her hands, Karen Esak demonstrated how to communicate without saying a word. “Wait for me,” she silently signaled by keeping the fan fully open… ...

L ong relegated to Victorian-themed parties and period dramas, hand fans are making a comeback.The accessories, which can measure upwards of 16 inches long and are often adorned with a variety of ...

A Rochester woman who has studied how young women during the Victorian era used their fans to convey messages to potential suitors will be the featured speaker at an event this weekend at the ...

For more information about the exhibit or educational programs on Victorian fans, call 630-420-6010. Originally Published: February 12, 2003 at 1:00 AM CST. Share this: ...

Long relegated to Victorian-themed parties and period dramas, hand fans are making a comeback.The accessories, which can measure upwards of 16 inches long and are often adorned with a variety of ...