Fanning Collection (#4)

Pheasant body feather fan design

Scarlet Macaw Wing Feathers fan design

Golden Pheasant feather fan design

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. American soldiers using gas flappers to fan poison gas, which is heavier than air, out of their trench, during World War I. Photograph, 1917 or 1918

Widow in conversation with a French Count
Mrs Willson-Blobbs (widow of a wealthy pork butcher) - " My Dear Count, when you come to England, you must come and see me at Blobbs Court

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Waxwing - perched in tree - fanning tail feathers (Bombycilla garrulus) Date:

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Waxwing - perched in tree - fanning tail feathers (Bombycilla garrulus) Date:

FREDERICK FANNING AYER (1851-1924). American lawyer. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

EDMUND FANNING (1737-1818). American lawyer, soldier, and Loyalist. Line engraving, 19th century

Spotted Porcelain Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) adult, fanning for food on anemone, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

White-browed Fantail (Rhipidura aureola) adult male, fanning tail in display, perched on branch, Sri Lanka, december

AMAZING MAZIE, 1925. American actress Alberta Vaughn in a scene from the film The Adventures of Mazie, 1925

Fanning the Kipper game
A girl enjoying herself playing fanning the kipper whereby a fish fashioned from tissue is blown along a course using a fan

Noon Personified
NOON (Le Midy, De Middach) personified as a lady going out in the midday sun, fanning herself with one hand and protecting her complexion with a parasol in the other

Fanning a Fire
A woman uses a newspaper over an open coal fire to make it draw more quickly and light the coals faster

Male peacock (Pavo cristatus) fanning tail

Racial / Japan / Warrior
A warrior of the Ashikaga period, seated beside his bow, fanning himself

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"Fanning: A Delicate Art of Tender Flirting and Timeless Elegance" In the world of romance, it has long been a subtle language of flirtation. Just like Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, ladies would delicately fan themselves to send secret messages to their suitors. With a flicker or flutter, they could convey interest or disinterest, all while maintaining an air of grace and sophistication. But fanning wasn't limited to matters of the heart alone. In 1894, women broke barriers by forming their own football teams – a bold move that challenged societal norms. These pioneering ladies fearlessly took to the field, fanning away stereotypes with every kick and goal. However, not all instances involving fans were as lighthearted. In 1771 during the Regulators revolt in North Carolina, Edmund Fanning attempted to pacify the rebellious group led by Ninian Bell Hamilton along the Eno River. This wood engraving from the 19th century captures this tense moment when Fanning sought resolution amidst chaos. Moving forward in time brings us to advertisements showcasing various products using fans as symbols of allure and luxury. From hairdressers' short cuts and perms promising transformational beauty to Cussons Imperial Leather soap ads invoking sensuality through fan-inspired imagery – these campaigns tapped into society's fascination with elegance and refinement. One particular advert from 1954 featured Imperial Leather Soap alongside a Louis XV Vernis Martin fan once owned by Catherine the Great herself. The fusion of history and indulgence created an irresistible allure for consumers seeking opulence in their everyday lives. Beyond human interactions lies nature's own interpretation – embodied by none other than the majestic Grey-headed flying-fox bat hanging upside down with its wings extended in Yarra Bend Park, Australia. Its graceful display reminds us that even creatures can find solace in gentle breezes and the rhythmic motion of their wings.