Secretary bird with books on a Victorian scrap
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Secretary bird with books on a Victorian scrap
Secretary bird with books on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s
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Claws Glasses Humanised Scrap Scraps Secretary Smart Spectacles Tailcoat Tails
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the enchanting world of the Victorian era with this image of a Secretary Bird perched on an ornate scrap. Dating back to the 1890s, this photograph transports us back in time, where elegance and nature intertwined in the most unexpected ways. The Secretary Bird, a striking bird of prey native to Africa, is depicted in this image wearing a humanized costume, complete with a smart blue jacket and red and yellow tails that mimic the fashionable tailcoats and tails of the Victorian gentlemen. The bird's sharp claws are replaced with delicate, white-gloved hands, while its piercing gaze is softened by the addition of quirky glasses or spectacles. The Victorian scrap, adorned with intricate blue patterns, adds to the whimsical charm of the scene. The scrap, which may have once been part of a larger piece of decorative wallpaper or fabric, serves as the perfect backdrop for the Secretary Bird's grand entrance. The presence of books and a pen at the bird's feet further emphasizes the intellectual and scholarly nature of the era. The books, with their worn covers and dog-eared pages, suggest hours of dedicated study and learning. The pen, poised and ready, symbolizes the importance of record-keeping and documentation during this time. This charming photograph offers a delightful glimpse into the imaginative and playful side of the Victorian era, where even birds could be transformed into sophisticated gentlemen, and the ordinary could become extraordinary.
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