This #FashionFriday we are highlighting a recent FANtastical find in our Fashion Archives! This hand-painted fan has mother of pearl sticks or handle and features a bullfighting scene. In this summer heat, we may think of fans mostly as a way to cool ourselves, but in the 19th century fans could be used to give subtle social cues by how they were held or moved. Learn more about fan language and this particular fan in this week’s Fashion Archives blog. Link in bio. 1977.67.2 Gift of Mrs. William S. Hilles. #MarylandHistory #19thcentury #FashionArchives #Fans #VintageFans #Duvelleroy #19thcenturyfashionindetail #19thcenturyfashion