Plumes Feathers Collection

Paul Barras (1755-1829) French politician at the time of the French Revolution, engraving
1753869 Paul Barras (1755-1829) French politician at the time of the French Revolution, engraving; (add.info.: Paul Barras (1755-1829) French politician at the time of the French Revolution

Marie-Antoinette (1755 - 1793), Archduchess of Austria, daughter of the emperor FrancoisIerofLorraine
1745927 Marie-Antoinette (1755 - 1793), Archduchess of Austria, daughter of the emperor FrancoisIerofLorraine and MarieTherese of Austria, she became Queen of France in 1774

King of England William III, (1650-1702, king in 1689-1702), prince of Orange and Nassau
1755841 King of England William III, (1650-1702, king in 1689-1702), prince of Orange and Nassau, Stadholder of Holland (1672-1702), engraving; (add.info.: King of England William III, (1650-1702)

Princess Therese of Saxe-Altenburg (1792-1854), wife of king Louis 1st of Bavaria, engraving
1755856 Princess Therese of Saxe-Altenburg (1792-1854), wife of king Louis 1st of Bavaria, engraving; (add.info.: Princess Therese of Saxe-Altenburg (1792-1854), wife of king Louis 1st of Bavaria

Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia in 1762-1796, anonymous French engraving
1756792 Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia in 1762-1796, anonymous French engraving; (add.info.: Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia in 1762-1796

Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821) queen of England, wife of king GeorgeIV
1759273 Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821) queen of England, wife of king GeorgeIV, engraving by Villain after a drawing by Wivel, 1820; (add.info.: Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821) queen of England

The New York hat directed by DWGriffith, 1912
1754889 The New York hat directed by DWGriffith, 1912; (add.info.: with Mary Pickford photo NARA); Photo: Tallandier

Cyrano de Bergerac and Gascogne cadets (Coquelin l'Aine as Cyrano), 1903 (illustration)
1802055 Cyrano de Bergerac and Gascogne cadets (Coquelin l'Aine as Cyrano), 1903 (illustration); (add.info.: Cyrano and Gascogne cadets)

Poet Orpheus, 18th century drawing after an engraved stone thought to be an ancient stone by Maffei and Montfaucon
1756660 Poet Orpheus, 18th century drawing after an engraved stone thought to be an ancient stone by Maffei and Montfaucon; (add.info.: Poet Orpheus)

King of England William III, prince of Orange and Nassau (1650-1702, king in 1689-1702)
1755758 King of England William III, prince of Orange and Nassau (1650-1702, king in 1689-1702), Stadholder of Holland (1672-1702), here as a child

French queen Marie-Amelie (1782-1866) wife of LouisPhilippe, engraving
1756616 French queen Marie-Amelie (1782-1866) wife of LouisPhilippe, engraving; (add.info.: French queen Marie-Amelie (1782-1866) wife of LouisPhilippe, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

French comedian Genevieve Lantelme (1887-1911) wearing a dress by Doucet, photo by Felix
1756996 French comedian Genevieve Lantelme (1887-1911) wearing a dress by Doucet, photo by Felix; (add.info.: French comedian Genevieve Lantelme (1887-1911) wearing a dress by Doucet

Horse racing fashion in 1920
1754766 Horse racing fashion in 1920; (add.info.: Mode feminine aux courses en 1920 Horse racing fashion in 1920); Photo: Tallandier

Persian woman, 1810 (engraving)
1828269 Persian woman, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Persian woman, engraving by J. Grasset de Saint Sauveur for his encyclopedia of travels, 1810); Photo © CCI

Madeleine Boufflar said Zulma Bouffar (1841-1909) actress and opera singer c. 1890
1756112 Madeleine Boufflar said Zulma Bouffar (1841-1909) actress and opera singer c. 1890; (add.info.: Madeleine Boufflar said Zulma Bouffar (1841-1909) actress and opera singer c

Paul Barras (1755-1829) French politician at the time of the French Revolution, engraving
1750363 Paul Barras (1755-1829) French politician at the time of the French Revolution, engraving; (add.info.: Paul Barras (1755-1829) French politician at the time of the French Revolution

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, philosopher, printer, scientist who led experiments about
1750688 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, philosopher, printer, scientist who led experiments about electricity

French baritone Maurice Renaud in opera Rigoletto by Verdi in 1906-1907
1749284 French baritone Maurice Renaud in opera Rigoletto by Verdi in 1906-1907; (add.info.: French baritone Maurice Renaud in opera Rigoletto by Verdi in 1906-1907); Photo: Tallandier

Josephine Baker at the Folies Bergeres, 1926 (colourized photo)
1856747 Josephine Baker at the Folies Bergeres, 1926 (colourized photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); (add.info.: Dancer Josephine Baker in revue La Folie du Jour" at the Folies Bergere)

Iroquois warrior scalping his opponent, 1810 (engraving)
1803381 Iroquois warrior scalping his opponent, 1810 (engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); (add.info.: Iroquois warrior scalping his opponent, engraving by J)

Natives from Canada : Young Omaha, War Eagle, Little Missouri et Pawnee, c. 1840 (painting)
1759840 Natives from Canada : Young Omaha, War Eagle, Little Missouri et Pawnee, c.1840 (painting) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Indians from Canada : Young Omaha, War Eagle)

Portrait of the queen Marie-Amelie, c. 1839 (painting)
1756619 Portrait of the queen Marie-Amelie, c.1839 (painting) by Rioult, Louis Edouard (1790-1855); 132x102 cm; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Queen Marie Antoinette, 18th century (lithograph)
1748544 Queen Marie Antoinette, 18th century (lithograph) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); (add.info.: French queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), wife of king Louis XVI

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Plumes feathers are nature's delicate masterpiece, each one a work of art crafted by the hands of birds. These soft and fluffy adornments have been used for centuries in fashion, decor, and ceremonial rituals. Their vibrant colors and intricate patterns add a touch of elegance to any ensemble or home decor. Whether adorning a glamorous gown on the runway or adding flair to a headdress at a festival, plumes feathers never fail to captivate with their beauty and grace. They symbolize freedom, flight, and the ethereal beauty of nature. From peacock feathers shimmering in iridescent hues to ostrich plumes swaying gracefully in the wind, there is something truly magical about these feathered wonders. They evoke feelings of whimsy and wonder, transporting us to far-off lands where exotic birds roam free. So next time you come across a plume feather, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and significance, and is not just a simple decoration but a reminder of the awe-inspiring diversity and creativity found in our natural world.