Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Fans and Senses

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Fans may be impregnated with scents. Strong scents such as Rose, Orange blossom, and Lavendar, or even spices such as cloves can be used to stimulate other senses.

The Symbolic Language of Flowers
(One can see this as very poetic, or alternatively, that the
people were seriously derranged, exlaining the French Revolution)


Flower Meaning
Bindweed (convolvulus) Uncertainty.
Cornflower Delicasy and refinement
Cyclamen Rsignation and good bye.
Chrysanthemum Abundance; wealth; cheerfulness; you're a wonderful friend.
Cornflower Delicasy and refinement
Daisy Innocence; loyal love; I'll never tell; purity; faith; beauty; cheer and simplicity.
Harebell Humility and grief..
Hibiscus Delicate beauty; consummed by love.
Jasmine Amiability; wealth; grace and elegance; attachment; sensuality and modesty.
Lilac First love; youthful innocence; beauty and pride.
Lily Purity; beauty; coquetry; maidenly charms; wealth; pride; virginity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you.
Lily of the Valley Sweetness; happiness; humility; perfect purity; the tears of the Virgin Mary.
Narcissus Egotism; formality; self-esteem; stay as sweet as you are; you love yourself too well.
In mythology, the name of a handsome youth beloved of the nymph, Echo; he was obcessed with his own image which he saw in a pool and drowned when attempting to embrace his own relection.
Orange blossom Innocence; eternal love; marriage; fruitfulness; wisdom; your purity equals your loveliness.
Rose Happiness; beauty; love; I love you; innocence; desire; grace; sweetness; immortality; modesty; grace and joy.
Stephanotis Happiness in marriage; desire to travel; come to me.

References

Alexander, Hélène; "Alexandre: Fanning the Senses"

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