The surest instrument of love,
Should give to its illustrious dame,
While others freeze, so fierce a flame!”’
| Wedding Fan, with Blanchard’s balloon, 1784. French | Mrs Hawkins. |
| St. Peters and the Vatican, Rome, probably by J. Goupy. | Dr. Law Adam. |
The fan-shops of Fleet Street, the Strand, and Westminster are continually referred to in the advertisements which appeared from time to time in the Craftsman. The two following note a change of ownership:—
‘Feb. 6, 1741-2.
‘To be sold, at Gordon’s Fan warehouse, The Crown and Fan in Tavistock Street, Covent Garden. All sorts of Fans. Wholesale and Retail, very cheap. The Person leaving off trade.’
‘Feb. 12 1742-3.
‘Gordon’s Fan Warehouse, in Tavistock Street, Covent Garden. Mr. Gordon having left off Trade, the Business, as usual, is carry’d on by his late journey-woman,
Mary Hitchcock,
At the same Place, where Ladies may be accommodated with all sorts of Fans, at the most reasonable Rates.’