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Scope note

The small fluffy feathers that lie next to the body of an adult bird and that are notably developed and fine in texture, found on ducks, geese, and other waterfowl.

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011810

Broader Terms used

feather

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Brisé fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Folding fan

Maker(s)

Designer: Allchin, J.H.

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