What is a vintage feather tree?
A feather Christmas tree is a type of artificial Christmas tree that is generally considered one of the first artificial trees used as a Christmas tree. They originated in Germany in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States during the early 20th century.
What is a goose feather tree?
The goose feather tree became the first artificial Victorian Christmas tree. Metal wire or sticks were covered with goose, turkey, ostrich or swan feathers. The feather sticks were drilled into a larger one to resemble the branches on a tree; the feathers were often died green to imitate pine needles.
How do you store a feather Christmas tree?
To keep your feather tree in pristine shape, you will want to do the same thing that people did in the early 1900s: Cover the tree—in a pillowcase (or paper bag)—and put it in a box. “Keeping them sealed in a sturdy box helps to prevent pests nesting and unruly branch bending too,” she says.
What kind of feathers did they use to make artificial Christmas trees?
These “trees” were made using goose feathers that were dyed green and attached to wire branches. The wire branches were then wrapped around a central dowel rod that acted as the trunk. In 1930 the U.S.-based Addis Brush Company created the first artificial Christmas tree made from brush bristles.
How do you store a feather tree?
Feather trees should be stored in a closet or a climate-controlled location, not in an attic or basement where they will be exposed to extreme heat or moisture. Avoid storing your tree in an airtight container; instead, cover it with a pillowcase (or paper bag) with cedar blocks.
What did the first artificial Christmas tree look like?
Artificial Christmas trees were developed in Germany during the 19th century and later became popular in the United States. These “trees” were made using goose feathers that were dyed green and attached to wire branches. The wire branches were then wrapped around a central dowel rod that acted as the trunk.
Where are feather Christmas trees made?
Nothing speaks Classic Christmas like a well designed feather tree display. Hometraditions is proud to present these museum quality feather Christmas trees hand-crafted in Ohio by Dennis Bauer who, in our opinion is the finest feather tree maker there is! Each tree is made when ordered, just for you.
Can you guarantee Christmas delivery on feather trees?
As of Nov. 5th, 2021, we cannot guarantee Christmas delivery on feather trees 18″ and larger. Click here to see our inventory of immediate-delivery trees. Nothing speaks Classic Christmas like a well designed feather tree display.
Can You Make your own Feather Tree?
Make your own feather tree with our feather tree kits Topiary Tree showcased in the Dec 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living.