Feathering Collection

Sportavia-Putzer SFS-31 Milan D-KORO (msn 6601), Sportavia who build the Fourniers in West Germany, collaborated with Scheibe to produce the SFS-31 Milan

IN PLACE 1738 satire on the prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole, for feathering his own nest and those of his friends and relations Date: 1676 - 1745

Rooster, Hen and Chicks, Edo Period (ink & colour on silk)
956388 Rooster, Hen and Chicks, Edo Period (ink & colour on silk) by Ganku, Kishi (c.1749-1838); 69.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew Aircraft Engine
Diagram of De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew Aircraft Engine, Feathering Date: 1942

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering
479181 The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering, 1774 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dawe, Philip (c.1750-85); 37.8 x 27 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (engraving)
1047190 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race)

John Malcolm, British Commissioner, tarred and feathered, 25 January 1774 (colour litho)
2800720 John Malcolm, British Commissioner, tarred and feathered, 25 January 1774 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Malcolm)

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering, pub. 1774 (engraving)
2655349 The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering, pub. 1774 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow Spot
A portrait of three breeds of fancy pigeon illustrated inside their coop. The plain-headed Red Helmet presents its bicoloured plumage formation

Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy Breed
An Ural, Silver, Siberian and Blue Ice Pigeons are seen here illustrated inside a pigeon coop, as known as a loft. The Ice Pigeon is a domesticated and fancy breed of pigeon

Large Green Wave Crahing, View From Side

Hawaii, Large Curling Blue Wave Breaks Toward Shoreline

Pigeons - A Portrait of a Silver and Blue Runt, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Silver and Blue Runt, which are breeds of fancy pigeon. The Runt is one of the oldest known pigeon breeds and was widely bred in Italy, from which its French name, Roman pigeon

Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed
A portrait of four varieties of Swallows. The yellow, black, red and blue Swallows are a breed of German Toy pigeons. The Swallows in the outdoor scenery are also illustrated in such a way to present

Pigeons - Frill-Backs and Scandaroons, Fancy Breed
A portait illustrating two Frill-Back and two Scandaroon pigeons. Both breeds are domesticated and a breed of fancy pigeon

Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy Breed
Three Russian Trumpeters, Black-Mottled, Black and White, are seen here in their coop. The illustration presents the breeds unique feathering which radiates from around their heads

The Bostonians Paying the Excise Man, or Tarring & Feathering. American edition of an English mezzotint satire, 1774
TARRING & FEATHERING, 1773. The Bostonians Paying the Excise Man, or Tarring & Feathering. American edition of an English mezzotint satire, 1774, on the treatment given to John Malcom

Pigeons - Archangels and Swifts, Fancy Breeds
A portrait of two breeds of fancy pigeon, as seen the illustration, there are two Archangels and two Swifts, also known as Egyptian Swifts

Pigeons - Three Nuns with varied colourations, Fancy Breed
A portrait of three Nuns with varied colourations standing in their pigeon coop. The Nun is a breed of fancy pigeon, also known as the Dutch Shell Pigeon

Pigeons - Shield, Hyacinth, Suarbian, German Toy Breeds
A portrait of three varieties of pigeon from the German Toy breed. The illustrations of the Shield, Hyacinth and Suabian show their unique features

Attributed to Philip Dawe, British (c. 1750-c. 1785), The Bostonians Paying the Excise-Man, or Tarring & Feathering, published 1774, mezzotint on laid paper

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"Feathering: From Satire to Fancy Breeds - A Fascinating Journey" Feathering, a term that encompasses various aspects of history and nature, takes us on a captivating journey through time. Starting with the Sportavia-Putzer SFS-31 Milan D-KORO aircraft, feathering hints at technological advancements in aviation during the late 20th century. However, our exploration doesn't stop there. Delving into the political realm, we encounter Sir Robert Walpole's controversial actions between 1676 and 1745. Satirical depictions accuse him of "feathering his own nest, " suggesting corruption and nepotism within his administration. Shifting gears from politics to pigeons, feathering unveils an array of fancy breeds. Varieties such as Ice Pigeons captivate with their stunning appearance while Silver and Blue Runt pigeons grace us with their elegant portrait. The Red Helmet, Black Lahore, and Yellow Spot pigeons add a vibrant touch to this avian tapestry. German Toy Breed Swallows showcase another facet of pigeon diversity while Frill-Backs and Scandaroons mesmerize with their unique plumage patterns. Three Russian Trumpeters contribute melodious notes to this symphony of feathers. Stepping back in time to colonial America brings us face-to-face with an infamous event known as tarring and feathering depicted in lithographs like "The Bostonians Paying the Exciseman. " This act symbolized public outrage towards unjust taxation policies during the American Revolution era. Returning to nature's canvas once more, we encounter Edo Period artwork featuring Rooster, Hen, and Chicks rendered delicately using ink & color on silk. This masterpiece captures the essence of familial bonds amidst nature's beauty. Finally, our journey concludes by acknowledging technological progress represented by De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew Aircraft Engine – a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit for innovation.