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Edwardian women in evening coats 1905
Elegant evening coats with large slanted hats with flowers and plumes. Date: 1905

Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906
Selection of fashionable clothing for women, available at La Samaritaine, a large department store in Paris. 1906

Edwardian slanted cartwheel hats 1905
Womens hats were an essential part of fashion in Edwardian times with hair worn high and hats slanted with plumes of bird feathers and sometimes whole bird wings. 1905

WW1 - An Italian Bersagliere - the Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to serve in the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia

Submission of Atahualpa. Colored engraving, 1807
Atahualpa (1497-1533). Inca Emperor. Submission of the last Inca emperor to the spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Colored engraving, 1807

Advert for Mandel Brothers department store 1913
Announcement for the opening of the new spring collection at Chicagos Mandel Brothers department store. Advert showing some well dressed women and a men being welcomed by a Sikh boy. Date: 1913

Hair-decorations in fashion 1911
Selection of evening headdresses. 1911

Swiss womens fashion from the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Performer from Mendi in Southern Highlands at Hagen Show Papua New Guinea

Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradisaea raggiana male at lek in Varirata NP Papua New Guinea August

Jiwaka Tribe from Western Highlands at Mt Hagen Show Papua New Guinea Note head dress made from Cassowary feathers

Cultural group from Mt Hagen dancing at a Sing-sing - Mt Hagen Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Great Egret Ardea alba displaying at nest St Augustine Florida USA

Tribal performers from the Anglimp District in Waghi Province Western Highlands Papua New Guinea performing at a Sing-sing - Hagen Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Juiwika Tribe from Western Highlands at Sing-sing at the Paiya Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Huli Wigmen from the Tari Valley in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea at a Sing-sing Mt Hagen Papua New Guinea. Wearing bird of paradise feathers

Evening Dress 1890S
Short puffed sleeves, lace- edged falling tucker, bodice with round waist, cuffs, bodice & waistband ornamented with bead work. She holds an ostrich plume fan open. Date: 1890s

Great White Egret displaying at breeding colony Greece

Beautiful Sheffield! A sarcastic interpretation on the skyline of dark satanic mills which characterised Sheffield from the Industrial Revolution through to the 1950s

His Borrowed Plumes
HIS BORROWED PLUMES The cast, with author Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), seated in the centre

Evening Dress / Photo 1890
Bodice with natural waist level defined by a scarf, deep V neckline, shoulder straps descending in pleats to a point at the waist, soft short sleeves & roses worn at the bosom

Walking the Dog
A lady wearing a large brimmed hat with plumes, with short sleeved tunic dress and long white gloves, takes her St Bernard for a walk

Redingote of 1824
A pink redingote trimmed with swans down. Worn with a white ruff collar, broad-brimmed hat trimmed with red plumes & pink shoes trimmed with swans down. She holds a handkerchief

Merry Widow Hat C. 1908
Actress Phyllis Le Grand as Diane in " The Quaker Girl" wears a hat in the style of that worn by Lily Elsie in " The Merry Widow", with a large crown & ostrich plumes

Parisennes models wearing the latest fashion 1912
Parisenne actresses modelling garments that were the thing for the coming season. April 1912

Charming coiffures for the spring season 1912
Coiffures and headdresses shown in the photograph were very popular accessories from the latest fashion from Paris. 1912

Parisian woman 1908
Parisian woman wearing beautiful Edwardian mantle. Date: 1908

Backview of fashionable racegoers clothing 1913
Fashionable French women wearing racecourse clothing from Longchamp. 1913

High fashion 1912
French models wearing creations by Zimmermann. (left), Charmeuse dress with intricate lace on the bodice, two points of black tulle form small setbacks and a thin plaited jet black belt

For evening outings 1912
French models wearing eveing dresses for all occasions, dinners in restaurants and theatrical performances. Date: 1912

High fashion city ​​dresses 1912
French models wearing smart tairored city ​ ​ suits, created by Zimmermann. Date: 1912

Advert for Plumes D autruches 1912
Produced by an ostrich farm, where you could get womens fans, boas and decorative feathers for hats, fashionable accessory in 1912. 1912

Fashion at the races 1912
Parisian women having a social day out at the racetrack. 1912

Fashions for spring 1912
Three women models wearing attractive hats that are eminently suited for the sping of 1912. Date: 1912

Graceful gowns and fashionable head gear 1912
Fashionable evening gowns composed of velvet and beautiful lace with toques and cap headdresses with bird of paradise feathers. Date: 1912

Harrods head-dress for court presentations
Advertisement for Harrods for head-dresses to be worn at court presentations. On the left is a design for a debutante, suitable for shingled hair to support the court plume of feathers

Costume April 1881
French woman wearing a floral dress with bustle. Date: 1881

Fashion for the moment 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable straw hats, with flowered wreaths, bird of paradise plumes and embroidered ribbon. Date: 1913

Advert for Peter Robinsons summer fashion 1913
Fashionable clothing for women available in Peter Robinson s, Oxford Street, London 1913

Models wearing elegant gowns 1912
Three women models wearing dainty toque hats and elegant gowns. 1912

Beautiful evening dresses 1913
Latest evening wear for women from Paris. 1913

Beautiful gowns for the afternoon 1913
Clothing for the winter season, left: Violet charmeuse forms the draped skirt and the quaint little coatee of this pretty frock

The Charm of velvet and fur 1913
Clothing for the autumn season, left: gown of blue velvet bordered with fur with a vest of soft muslin, the corsage finished with Oriental embroidery and small buttons

Latest fashionable designs 1913
Women models wearing fashionable clothing for spring, charming dinner gown in royal-blue satin silk veiled in embroidered net and a woman wearing tailor-made walking suit. Date: 1913

Early spring clothing for women 1913
Women models wearing the latest spring fashion from Paris, (top model) wearing a folded satin hat with pointed ostrich feather making a delightful contrast

Womens fashion for February 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable clothing from Paris, with velvets and silk hats with additions of bird of paradise plumes and a floral designs

Charming early spring hats 1913
Women models wearing some different style hats for early spring. Date: 1913

Winter in Bowring Park, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Winter Scene - Bowring Park, located in the Waterford Valley, St. John s, Newfoundland, Canada - the White Ostrich Plumes of the frozen foliage overhanging a stream. Date: circa 1910s

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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.