Tag Archives: Joseph Addison

The Language of the Fan

Posted on September 5, 2011 by The Perfume Mistress

“You can kiss me now”   There is a peacock-like quality about the folding fans which came into fashionable use, they unfurl to display their glory, to attract attention and to send a message – and what a mixture of … Continue reading →

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Flirting with Fans

Posted on August 30, 2011 by The Perfume Mistress

Flirting with Fans I’ve been researching ‘how to perfume accessories’ and my interest was further piqued by articles I found on scented gloves and fans, etc and I remembered there was a Fan Museum in Greenwich; a well kept secret, … Continue reading →

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