Maker: Mumford, T. L. (Probably)
Brown and white ostrich feathers with tortoiseshell sticks and tortoiseshell loop. Accompanied by a box, M.467A-1985
History note: Possibly the donor's grandmother; the donor's mother
Given by Mrs G. Nathan
Length: 54 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1985-10-21) by Nathan, G. Mrs
20th Century, Early
Production date:
circa
AD 1900
Brown and white female ostrich feathers (probably South African). Sticks and guards of tortoiseshell Used by the donor’s mother when presenting her at court in 1928.
Leaf
composed of
feathers
( ostrich)
Sticks+loop
composed of
tortoise shell
Accession number: M.467-1985
Primary reference Number: 118088
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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