Description: A very beautiful feather fan. Antique early 1900s feather fan. This fan features beautiful guards and sticks that are made of faux tortoise, the fan has a faux tortoise hanging loop along the bottom. The ostrich feathers are an off in color-STUNNING! Condition:The sticks and guards are in very good vintage condition, some of the tips of the feathers have broken off-As Shown. Displays quite nicely. Please view the photos and the description. Approx Measures 28" across open / 16" long while closed Fans were a large part of a Victorian ladies attire and they served a larger purpose than to cool things down! Fans were used by ladies as a form of silent communication between her and a prospective gentleman or a close friend, they were used to give permission to a kiss, to convey the lady was already taken and even sometimes angrily. In fact there was entire silent language built around the fan and its position and it is fascinating to research. It was widely known by both sexes what the different fan positions were and since fans were such an important part of social etiquette they were often one of the most decorative items a lady owned. I am always happy to answer questions. Thank you for shopping Forever Chic Textiles!03-05-24ep
Price: 74 USD
Location: Burnsville, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-12T18:59:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Feather
Look: Victorian
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
