This rare and elegant Edwardian ostrich feather fan dates to 1907 and was part of the bridal trousseau of Amie Kayser Palmer. The fan features soft, pale blue/gray ostrich plumes mounted on ivory-colored celluloid sticks. Included with the fan are both a handwritten provenance note and an original vintage photograph of Amie Kayser Palmer, making this piece a truly special heirloom with documented history.

Likely Origin: Most ostrich feather fans of this type were crafted in France or England during the Edwardian era, with plumes imported from South Africa and mounted on celluloid sticks. This fan was almost certainly purchased through a U.S. department store or bridal outfitter for Amie Kayser Palmer’s 1907 trousseau.

This type of fan was a formal evening accessory popular from the Edwardian era into the 1920s. Fans with documented bridal provenance are especially collectible.

Shipping: Item will be packed carefully with feather support to prevent crushing, and shipped fully insured. From a smoke-free home.