Ostrich Feathers Collection

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Figure de théâtre, c.1920. Creator: Paul Albert Laurens
Figure de theatre, c.1920. Woman wearing plumed headdress, possibly backstage at a theatre

Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586

Saint Maurice, ca. 1520-25. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint Maurice, ca. 1520-25

London will see its own music Hall coster Queen do the Lambeth Walk when Kate Carney appears in the Royal Variety Command Performance at the Coliseum next month

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Portrait of the Princess (1796-1817) who was the only child of George IV (then Prince of Wales) and Caroline of Brunswick. She died in childbirth

The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century. Women with elaborate feathered hairdos flee from angry ostriches who want their feathers back

Ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm
3740724 Ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm; (add.info.: Illustration depicting ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm near Grahamstown)

An ostrich sitting in an ostrich farm
3740728 An ostrich sitting in an ostrich farm; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an ostrich sitting in an ostrich farm near Grahamstown, South Africa)

Paris fashions for August, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for August, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Walking Dress. Robe and paletot of grey foulard, with three rows of dark violet silk

Mrs. Kingsbury Foster, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Kingsbury Foster, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 24

Mrs. Fergusen, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Fergusen, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 13

Miss Elsie Dufour, portrait photograph, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Elsie Dufour, portrait photograph, between 1918 and 1920

Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6

Miss Anna Bagge, née Heyman, 1880. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Miss Anna Bagge, nee Heyman, 1880

Olympia Mancini, 1640-1708, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Olympia Mancini, 1640-1708, Unknown date

Medal struck to commemorate the Prince of Wales's visit to Canada and the inauguration... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Medal struck to commemorate the Prince of Wales's visit to Canada and the inauguration of the Victoria Bridge (on the 25th inst.), 1860. The future King Edward VII visited North America

Six hats, c.1859. Creator: Laure Noel
Six hats, c.1859

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, ccc.298: The beautiful and tender Lyonnais... 1782. Creator: Dupin
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, ccc.298:, 1782. La belle et tendre Lyonnaise, oubliant tout pour ne songer qu'a son amant

Portrait of a Woman, c.1650. Creator: Jan van Bijlert
Portrait of a Woman, c.1650

Woman in brown dress, 1913-1914, 1913-1914. Creator: Jan van Brock
Woman in brown dress, 1913-1914

Selling the loot, 1859. Creator: Herman Frederik Carel Ten Kate
Selling the loot, 1859

(St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Creator: Francesco Tozelli
Schuttersmalijd in De Voetboog (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam, to celebrate the conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Militiamen's meal

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.34. (?). London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.34. (?). London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine hats and bonnets

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 15: London Head Dresses, May, 1799, 1799. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 15: London Head Dresses, May, 1799, 1799. Fashionable English headwear for women

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, April 1800, London Head Dresses, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, April 1800, London Head Dresses, 1800. Nine bonnets and caps

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.28: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.28: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine different English hats and bonnets

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 5, May 1798: French Full Dress, 1798. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 5, May 1798: French Full Dress, 1798. Woman in French Galajapon, headdress with two large feathers, a closed fan in hand

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. ?: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. ?: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine bonnets and caps

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.31.2, London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.31.2, London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine different bonnets and caps

Allegory of Peace, 1652. Creator: Jan Lievens
Allegory of Peace, 1652. Alternative title: Triumph of Peace. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, crowns Pax, the goddess of peace - allegory alluding to the 1648 Treaty of Munster

Christian IV, 1638-1641. Creator: Karel van Mander III
Christian IV, 1638-1641. Danish king wearing lace-trimmed suit of gold silk

A Musical Company, 1730-1757. Creator: Melchior Brassauw
A Musical Company, 1730-1757

A Musical Company, 1651. Creator: Gerard van Kuijl
A Musical Company, 1651

The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot
The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. An adult man the size of an infant lies in the cradle, rocked by a woman, as a game of cards goes on around them

Guardroom, c.1740. Creator: Jacques Ignatius de Roore
Guardroom, c.1740. Possibly by Jacques Ignatius de Roore

Soldiers in a Stable, c.1655. Creator: Jacob Duck
Soldiers in a Stable, c.1655

Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680

Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Other Title(s): Mars and Venus

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10

Astor, John J. Mrs. (Ava Willing), portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Astor, John J. Mrs. (Ava Willing), portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 8

Mary Boyle O'Reilly, Writer, Lecturer On Sociology, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Mary Boyle O'Reilly, Writer, Lecturer On Sociology, 1913

Dr. Angelica Singleton, Mrs. Abraham Van Buren, 1842, (1913). Creator: Unknown
Angelica Singleton, Mrs. Abraham Van Buren, 1842, (1913). Heiress and the daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren, president of the United States

Miss Mary Cunningham, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Mary Cunningham, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 18

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"Captivating Ostrich Feathers: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Power" From the grand portraits of historical figures like Field Marshal Lord Roberts to the mythical heroes depicted by Hendrik Goltzius, they have long held a place in art and culture. These magnificent plumes, with their graceful curves and ethereal softness, have been used throughout history to adorn garments and accessories, symbolizing status, strength, and beauty. In Lucas Cranach the Elder's masterpiece "Saint Maurice, " we see the regal figure adorned with a majestic ostrich feather headdress, signifying his noble stature. Similarly, in the 19th-century depiction of "A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, " an imposing military leader proudly wears an ostentatious hat embellished with these luxurious feathers as a mark of authority. But they can not limited to formal occasions alone. In more lighthearted depictions such as "The Featherd Fair in a Fright" or Kate Carney's Lambeth Walk performance at London's music hall, they add a touch of whimsy and playfulness to entertain audiences. Beyond artistry lies cultural significance. The Pokot warriors celebrate their Atelo ceremony by adorning themselves with cheetah skin while surrounded by young women; here too, ostrich feathers find their place amidst this vibrant display of tradition and community spirit. Even fashion has embraced these enchanting plumes. Princess Charlotte Augusta dons them gracefully in her 19th-century portrait captured by Henry Thomas Ryall while Mrs. Bryan Cooke exudes elegance wearing an exquisite gown accentuated by delicate feather details created by George Romney. Throughout centuries and across continents, from Renaissance engravings depicting male costumes to pochoir prints showcasing Les Belles Sauvagesses de 1920 or Le Depart pour le Casino pub. , they have remained timeless symbols of allure and grandeur.