"A Fan is an instrument used by ladies to agitate the air, and cool the face, in warm weather; hence, anything in the form of a woman's fan when spread; as, the fan of a peacock's tail, etc."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

17th Century French Fan

"A Fan is an instrument used by ladies to agitate the air, and cool the face, in warm weather; hence,…

"A Fan is an instrument used by ladies to agitate the air, and cool the face, in warm weather; hence, anything in the form of a woman's fan when spread; as, the fan of a peacock's tail, etc."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

18th Century Spanish Shell Fan

"A Fan is an instrument used by ladies to agitate the air, and cool the face, in warm weather; hence,…

This folding hand fan could be unfolded to cool oneself or folded to carry by hand or in a purse.

Folding Hand Fan

This folding hand fan could be unfolded to cool oneself or folded to carry by hand or in a purse.