The Costumiers
Hosted by Penny Sanford and Lucy Hutchcraft, this series explores the world of costume; including film, historical dress, the arts industry, fashion and live performance. Episodes cover a range of topics associated with costume and 'dressing up' which we hope will educate, inspire and entertain.
The Costumiers
Episode 5 (short): The Secret Language of the Hand Fan
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Penny & Lucy
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Season 1
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Episode 5
In our 5th episode (and 1st short episode) we discuss the secret language of the hand fan. Communicating through an accessory was sometimes the only way to flirt or converse with a fellow party guest, and we attempt to dissect the 1797 'Fanology' fan language created by Charles Francis Badini. We also share some film favourites which showcase the fan, as well as where you can visit; so take a listen to this new episode for a snippet of information about the wonderful hand fan...