Feather Collection (#95)

Man Playing Bagpipe, 17th century. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
Man Playing Bagpipe, 17th century

A group of elegantly dressed people playing cards, 1740-68

A Standard-Bearer Flanked by a Lansquenet at each side (copy)

Madam Anna Thillon, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Madam Anna Thillon, 1844. Portrait of British opera singer Sophie Anne Hunt, known by the name of Anna Thillon. This charming vocalist and fascinating actress is, we are happy to say

The Grand Review of the Juste-Milieu Passing La Caricature, October 30, 1832 (Grand revue passee par la caricature le 30 Octobre 1832), October 1832

Coq de ferme; race commune. ; from Magasin Pittoresque, ca. 1852
Coq de ferme; race commune.; from Magasin Pittoresque, ca. 1852. [Farm cockerel, common breed]

Jumantsubo Plain at Fukagawa Susaki, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Me... 1856)
"Jumantsubo Plain at Fukagawa Susaki, " from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei, Fukagawa Susaki Jumantsubo), 1856

Golden Pheasant and Pine Shoots in Snow, ca. 1835. ca. 1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Golden Pheasant and Pine Shoots in Snow, ca. 1835

A Peacock Perched on a Maple Tree, ca. 1833. ca. 1833. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
A Peacock Perched on a Maple Tree, ca. 1833

Disguised Immortal, ca. 1766. ca. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Disguised Immortal, ca. 1766

Jonadab Counselling Amnon, from The Story of Tamar and Amnon, plate 1, 1559. 1559
Jonadab Counselling Amnon, from The Story of Tamar and Amnon, plate 1, 1559

The Persian, 1632. 1632. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Persian, 1632

Allegorical composition with six Olympian gods gathered around a figure in armor, 1615-35

Calligraphic Composition in Shape of Peacock, Folio from the Bellini Album, ca. 1600

Red-Headed Vulture, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: early 19th century

A Common Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus), ca. 1780. Creator: Unknown
A Common Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus), ca. 1780

Princess Entertaining a Visitor on the Balcony, Folio from the Davis Album, mid-second half 17th century

A Turkey. Creator: Anon
A Turkey. Formerly attributed to Pieter Holsteyn II

Black Dress and Feather Date: 1915

General J. E. Smith and Indians, 1870s. Creator: Mathew Brady
General J. E. Smith and Indians, 1870s

Still-Life with Cockatoo, Mirror, Ornamental Ball, Vases, and Lace, 1850s

Otoe-Missouria Delegation, 1881. Creator: Attributed to John K. Hillers
Otoe-Missouria Delegation, 1881

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Woman of Naples with a feather fan in her hand, 16th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Costume of Madame Raquet, merveilleuse in the martyr style.. Costume of Madame Raquet, merveilleuse in the martyr style. She wears a round English hat in beaver skin

Argusianus argus, great argus
Detail of a feather from a great argus (Argusianus argus) from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Silhouette of a soldier in ceremonial uniform, with a tall feather on his hat and a sword at his side

Page of fashion adverts - October 1909
Page of four fashion adverts for clothing, for Autumn, in The Tatler, October 1909. Aquascutum Ltd, waterproof pure wool coats for men and women. Debenham & Freebody, fur-lined coat with squirrel

Advert for International Fur Store 1907
Selection of womens winter stoles and muffs. Date: 1907

Model from 1920s
Women with short hair wearing a feathered headband and a full length tunic dress for the evening. Date: 1920s

Parisian woman wearing toque hat with feathers 1914
Parisian woman dresses in outdoor wear for the winter, wearing fur coat and toque hat with feathers and veil. Date: 1914

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens spring wear 1910
Latest fashion clothing for the spring, wearing a Paris frock with shades of French Voile, bodice is effectively trimmed with self colour guipure and the vest is silver lace

Triumphs of Maximilian I. Date: 1518

Couple dining at a restaurant Date: 1900

Edwardian women skating 1907
A group of Edwardian women skating. Date: 1907

Fashions for 1834
Selection of womens clothing. Date: 1834

Cuirassier 1645, specimen of Goodrich Court. Date: 1645

Evening Dress 1889
Lady Ridgeway in a gown decorative front lacing, a pointed bodice, V neckline with falling tucker, small up- gathered sleeves & marabou epaulettes. Date: 1889

Italian Flag-Scarf
A young, brunette patriotic Italian girl in a feather adorned hat & a scarf whose decorative design is based on the Italian flag. Date: circa 1917

1890s Couple
He: straw boater, cane, wing collar & single-breasted suit. She: hat adorned with chiffon & plumes, blouse ornamented with pin-tucks & feather trim & a plain skirt cut in panels. Date: 1890s

Hat with aigrette C1913
Blonde woman wears a soft hat with an aigrette, a blouse with a scallop edged turn down collar, a large green pendant & a wrap-over garment in an eastern style print. Date: circa 1913

Tunic Dress - Wolfhound
Tango skirt draped & ornamented with a large brooch, tasseled train, V- neck corsage & pleated tunic, shoes with cross over ribbons, green wig & feather headdress. Date: 1914

SOCIAL / NIGHTLIFE 1929
Three fashionable women in evening dress stand talking in the hallway of an elegant house. Date: 1929

PATRIOTIC SKATER 1914
A patriotic skater waves both the French and British flags. Date: 1914

PARIS / PARK / BOULOGNE 1909
BOIS DE BOULOGNE Elegant men and women at an open-air restaurant Date: 1909

La Modiste (a milliner) works on a hat. Date: circa 1900

Advert for Stowers lime juice
Advertisement for Stowers Lime Juice Cordial - no musty flavour, showing a fashionably victorian woman relaxing while having a refreshing drink. Date: circa 1898

Edna May (1878 -1948), American Actress, wearing an enormous feathered hat with a large blue ribbon tied at the side Date: 1905

GAMBLING / SPOILS
Dividing the spoils Date: 1796

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"Feathers: A Symbol of Majesty, Power, and Beauty" Feathers have long held a significant place in history and culture. Just like the majestic Haile Selassie, who adorned his regal attire with plumes symbolizing power and authority. Similarly, Mary, Queen of Scots captivated all in her vibrant red costume embellished with feathers that exuded elegance. In Native American traditions, feathers were revered as sacred objects. The portrait of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull showcases his profound connection to nature's wisdom and strength embodied by the feather he wears proudly on his head. Nature itself presents us with breathtaking scenes; imagine two Curlew sandpipers gracefully wading through water while pecking for sustenance - a mesmerizing sight captured in Picture No. 10859244. Birds too find solace in their plumage. Cockatiel birds perched on a branch exhibit their colorful feathers as if they were wearing an artist's palette upon themselves. The Great crested grebe at Valkenhorst nature reserve demonstrates parental care by feeding one of its chicks a precious feather - an act recognized by Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 under the highly commended category for bird behavior. Even amidst avian rivalries, such as those witnessed between Jays fighting mid-air while another observes from afar in Norway or Tawny owl silhouetted against the moonlit sky in the UK – feathers remain central to these captivating moments frozen forever through photography. Delving into history reveals exquisite engravings like that of Dipper bird from 1896 or Red kites perching on branches together - one looking over its shoulder - showcasing how these magnificent creatures have fascinated artists across time. Feathers hold stories untold; they embody gracefulness, resilience, and freedom, and are not just mere adornments but symbols connecting us to our past and reminding us of nature's wonders that surround us every day.