The house was founded in 1827 by Jean-Pierre Duvelleroy, and stands today as one of the rare French fan makers still in existence.

[1] The house opened a boutique at 15, rue de la Paix, and its ateliers were established at 17, passage des Panoramas in Paris.[when?

After making a fan representing the Royal Family of England, based on a painting by Winterhalter, Duvelleroy was appointed supplier to Queen Victoria and opened a boutique in London.

In 1853, Duvelleroy made a fan for the wedding of Eugénie de Montijo to Emperor Napoleon III.

This Fund is made of fans, drawings, tools, materials and furnishings kept since the foundation of the House of Duvelleroy in 1827.