"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 lady's fan is ornamented with scrolls and figures all throughout.

Lady's Fan

This lady's fan is ornamented with scrolls and figures all throughout.

This lady's fan is ornamented with scrolls of leaves and flowers.

Lady's Fan

This lady's fan is ornamented with scrolls of leaves and flowers.