Mini Exhibit

In the Victorian Age, when strict social codes governed every glance and greeting, women found a clever and graceful way to express themselves—through the subtle art of fan language.

With nearly a hundred fans in our collection, this mini exhibit will be changed through out its run, highlighting these gorgeous fans. Discover how these beautiful accessories became silent instruments of romance and intrigue. A glance over the top, a flutter near the heart, a quick snap shut each movement carried meaning in a world where open flirtation was forbidden.

Come discover the hidden messages, decode the unspoken, and experience how love once danced on the breeze.