Muff
mid 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Feather muff lined in white silk satin, the feathers predominantly white with intermingled pink, grey, brown and purple feathers. Probably domesticated goose (Anser anser) or Mute swan (Cygnus olor) and a few feathers of Common or Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | silk satin, domesticated goose (Anser anser), Mute swan (Cygnus olor), Common or Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) |
| Brief description | feather, md-19th century, possibly English; White, dyed purple, pink, green, brown feathers |
| Physical description | Feather muff lined in white silk satin, the feathers predominantly white with intermingled pink, grey, brown and purple feathers. Probably domesticated goose (Anser anser) or Mute swan (Cygnus olor) and a few feathers of Common or Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). |
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| Credit line | Purchase. |
| Object history | The muff was purchased for 2 pounds and 10 shillings in 1904 from Miss G. Stevenson. RF number is 926/1904. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 926-1904 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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