Plumes Collection (#15)

Items for sale including Raggiana Bird of Paradise lumes in market at Paiya Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Egawag Cultural group from Tambul District in Western Highlands getting ready for the Mt Hagen Show a Sing-sing Papua New Guinea

Sing-sing group from Hagen in Western Highlands performing at Hagen Show Papua New Guinea

107th St. east from Third Ave. NY A centre for willow plumes. Location: New York, New York (State). Date 1912 February

A Saltner from Merano, Italy
Since in the earliest paradise on record poor human nature found the plucking of forbidden fruit an irresistible temptation

Young lady in black dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a black dress with lace and a bright pink train, and ostrich plumes in her hat, by Jenny. 1924

Young lady in black and grey dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a striped satin matt black and grey long sleeved, figureless dress, with red and purple side pleats, by Jenny. 1924

Two young ladies with feather boas. Illustrator Anon. From a contemporary colour editorial. 1926

Exotic Italian dancer in fabulous costume
Anna Fougez - an exotic Italian dancer in fabulous costume, featuring a huge framework fan on her back in the form of a peacocks feather display

Edwardian lady with muff designed by Mrs Ralston
An Edwardian lady wearing a pale pink muff designed by Mrs Ralston. Her large hat decorated with white feathers is rather interesting too. Date: 1911

Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) adult, breeding plumage, displaying in tree, Venice Rookery, Florida, U. S. A
Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) adult, breeding plumage, displaying in tree, Venice Rookery, Florida, U.S.A

Power station, thermogram
Power station. Thermogram of emissions from cooling towers and a chimney at a power station. The object at lower right is a car

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers by a road. The object at lower centre left is a lorry

West Burton power station, UK
Sunset behind West Burton coal-fired power station, Nottinghamshire, UK

Peat bog fire. Mars aircraft dropping water on a fire in a raised peat bog. Peat bog fires often burn below the ground making them particularly difficult to extinguish

Californian wild fires. Satellite image of the wild fires that raged in California, USA, in late October 2003. Huge plumes of smoke are seen being blown out over the Pacific Ocean

Californian wild fires, 2003
Californian wild fires. Smoke clouds from the wild fires that raged in California, USA, in late October 2003. This image was taken from the International Space Station

Industrial air pollution at sunset
Industrial air pollution. Silhouetted smoke plumes rising from oil refinery smokestacks at sunset. Photographed in Milford Haven, Wales

Deforestation, Brazil, satellite image
Deforestation, Brazil. Satellite image of smoke plumes (pale blue, lower frame) rising over Brazil, South America. North is at bottom

Peacock, historical artwork
Owl, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a peacock. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Cockscomb (Celosia argenta Plumosa ) flowers

Mantle convection, 3-D computer model
Mantle convection. 3-D computer model showing plumes of magma (dark grey) circulating within the Earths mantle. The heat that drives this convective process originates from the Earths core

Miscanthus sinensis Gearmella seedheads

Miscanthus sinensis Flamingo seedheads

Epilobium angustifolium seeds
Rosebay willowherb seed pod (Epilobium angustifolium) discharging seeds. Each seed has a plume of fine hairs that help the seed to remain airborne, aiding its dispersal by wind

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana). This grass, a native of South America, is used throughout the world as an ornamental plant

Pampas grass (Cortadeira Pumila )
Pampas grass (Cortadeira selloana Pumila )

Pampas grass (Cortadeira Aureolineata )
Pampas grass (Cortadeira selloana Aureolineata )

Pampas grass (Cortaderia araucana)

Miscanthus Yakushima Dwarf
Miscanthus flower heads (Miscanthus Yakushima Dwarf )

Pampas grass (Cortadeira Rendatleri )
Pampas grass (Cortadeira selloana Rendatleri )

Miscanthus Ferner Osten
Miscanthus seed heads (Miscanthus sinensis Ferner Osten )

Girl in an exotic Blue Feathered Hat
A pretty young woman wearing an exotic Blue Feathered Hat

Christmas Shopping 1913
A smart lady, laden with Christmas gifts and a small lap dog, has an expression which suggests she may have spent rather too much money

RAF bombing German warship
An RAF biplane bombs a german warship off the coast of Africa during World War One. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

1910s French Fashions (Women)
Womens fashions from the 1910s - Paris, France. Winter

Miss Lily Elsie, The Merry Widow
The popular English actress, Lily Elsie here in the role of Franz Lehars operetta, The Merry Widow

Two Kenyan Men
A fabulous photographic portrait of two Kenyan Tribesmen in full traditonal costume. They wear Ostrich Feathers in their hair and one holds a fly whisk

Kenyan Men in full ceremonial attire

Royal Group at Schloss Coburg
A gathering of European royalty at Schloss Coburg, including Princess of Saxe-Meiningen, Prince Henry of Prussia, Prince Ferdinand of Roumania, Grand Duchess Serge of Russia

A lady at the opera
A well-dressed, smiling young lady, wearing a hat with feathery plumes, looks out of her opera box, a glove in one hand, mask in the other

Fashion Hats of 1827
A selection of six bonnets, plumed hats and turban hats in satin, all in bright colours with elegant decoration

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"Plumes: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating world of plumes. From the gallant Light Dragoons of 1790 to the elegant women donning fashionable velvettoque hats with feathers in 1911, these delicate adornments have left their mark throughout history. In Suzanne Meunier's "Types Of Femininity, " she unravels the allure of plumes, showcasing how they symbolize grace and femininity. Picture a woman from 1913, confidently striding down the street in her new creation, adorned with feathers that add an air of sophistication to her ensemble. The flapper era of 1920s saw a revolution in fashion, and plumed headpieces became all the rage. Imagine a daring woman wearing a stunning flapper headpiece in 1912, exuding confidence and breaking societal norms. But it wasn't just women who embraced this feathered trend; even military regiments like the Second Regiment of Life Guards proudly displayed plumes on their uniforms. These majestic warriors crashed into battle against the Persian Army with tremendous force, their plumed helmets adding an aura of grandeur to their bravery. It also found their way into high society events. Viscountess Castlereagh made waves when she appeared at a glamorous affair wearing her famous necklace and tiara paired with exquisite plumage accents. The combination was nothing short of breathtaking. Fashion continued its love affair with feathers throughout time - evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace took center stage in 1912 while court gowns by Reville showcased opulence fit for royalty. Feathers themselves are fascinating creatures - each one unique yet collectively forming beautiful plumage. They represent freedom, lightness, and elegance - qualities that captivate our imagination across eras.