Vintage Ransom House St. Thomas Advertising Folding Fan — Virgin Islands Shopping Souvenir

A piece of Caribbean tourism history: this delicate antique folding hand fan advertises Ransom House, a shop on Main Street in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with an additional location at the Mountaintop Hotel. The fan promotes the shop's offerings — fashions, jewelry, and gifts — under the tagline "A Shopper's Paradise," a nod to St. Thomas's long-standing reputation as a duty-free shopping stop for cruise travelers.

Details:

• Purple pleated paper fan blade with cream lettering and small illustrated icons for fashions, jewelry, and gifts
• Natural bamboo/wood ribs and guard sticks with a metal pivot rivet
• Marked "Taiwan" on one guard stick
• Opens and folds smoothly

Condition: Please look closely at the photos — this is a very fragile and delicate piece: there are small tears in the paper along the top edge near the guard stick (visible in photos). Otherwise the printing and color remain vibrant, with wear consistent with aging.

Measurements: 9.5 inches long, 14.5 inches open width

A fun find for collectors of Virgin Islands travel history, vintage advertising ephemera, or folding fans. Please see all photos for full condition details, and message with any questions before bidding!