page_title: Duvelleroy
section_title: The language of the fan by Duvelleroy
hierarchical_section_title: Duvelleroy / History / The language of the fan by Duvelleroy
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Ecrin Duvelleroy, fin XIXe s., pour éventail fabriqué à Paris et destiné à la succursale J. Duvelleroy Ltd, 167 Regent Street, London
context_page_description: Duvelleroy is a fan maker and leather goods manufacturer founded in Paris, France in 1827 by Jean-Pierre Duvelleroy. It is one of the rare French fan makers still in existence today.
context_section_description: Jean-Pierre Duvelleroy gave the London House to his elder son Jules, born out of wedlock, while he handed over the management of the Paris House to his legitimate son, Georges Duvelleroy. For some time, Jules Duvelleroy developed the house in England, where he published the language of the fan, a whole code supposedly used by women for centuries. According to Duvelleroy leaflets:
  Twirling the fan in the left hand means "we are watched."
  Carrying the fan in the right hand in front of her face means "follow me."
  Covering the left ear with the open fan means "do not betray our secret."
  Drawing the fan through the hand means "I hate you."
  Drawing the fan across the cheek means "I love you."
  Touching the tip of the fan with the finger means "I wish to speak to you."
  Letting the fan rest on the right cheek means "yes."
  Letting the fan rest on the left cheek means "no."
  Opening and shutting the fan means "you are cruel."
  Dropping the fan means "we will be friends."
  Fanning slowly means "I am married."
  Fanning rapidly means "I am engaged."
  Touching the handle of the fan to the lips means "kiss me."
caption: Duvelleroy fan case, 1905.
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