…which were known as sandals. The carved ivory fan mentioned in the description would have been like these, in my collection. The print is described in the magazine as follows:…

Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, March 1814. “Evening Dress” This print is a personal favorite. Love the bright green bodice, which almost has the look of a spencer, and its fan…

…Regency. Note that she is holding what looks to be an ivory brisé fan. Read about them here. The print is described in the magazine as follows: “Round dress of…

…that is revealed by the deep V of the back of the frock. The “plain ivory fan” is of the type seen in this collection. In the General Observations on…

…prints. Within 2 years the waist will begin to creep down to its natural line. The ivory fan she carries is the type shown in these articles on fans from…

Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, August, 1811. “Evening Dress.” This ensemble has a rather flattering silhouette, emphasizing the bosom and slimming the waist. The “fan of carved ivory” described below would…

…full plait, and ornamented with a barrel comb of jet. White satin slippers, with black jet clasps or bugle rosettes. White kid gloves, and a fan of silver-frosted crape. “Back-ground…

…Print.” Apparently words were not necessary to describe this lovely, very Christmas-y trimming. The “small French fan” is also referenced in the General Observations: “French fans of embroidered crape have…

…white kid; and slippers of satin, the colour of the pelisse, trimmed with fringe. A fan of ivory, or crape, decorated with fancy feathers.” The fan mentioned is not shown…

…Long drop earrings and the comb are the only items of jewelry worn. The tiny object in the model’s hand is actually a fan. It is not a toy fan….