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~If she fanned herself slowly she implied she wasn't interested
~However, if she fanned herself quickly she meant to imply: I love you feverishly!
~If she ran her hand through the ribs of the fan she wanted to tell you something
~If she carried her fan closed on her left arm she was saying she was taken or engaged
~Hanging from the right & closed meant she wanted to be engaged!
~Quickly closing the fan meant: I’m jealous
~Dropping the fan: I belong to you
~Moving her hair away from her forehead was a way of saying don’t forget me
~Passing the fan from hand to hand: "I see that you are looking at another woman"
~Hitting her hand’s palm was to tell her object of affection: Love me
~Resting the fan on her heart was code for: My love for you is breaking my heart
~Half-opening the fan over her face meant: We are being watched over
~Hitting any object meant: I’m impatient
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For all of you out there who love the costume of the 18th century I came upon this site & I loved the images, just beautiful, Chenilles at Papillons
Bisou Mon Amis!
Labels: 18th century, Costume, Customs, Fans, Fashion, French, history, Marie Antoinette