Champion

Champion
Mixed Wing, G. Kelson, late 19th century. Pattern as per George M. Kelson.

Tag: Silver twist and light yellow silk
Tail: A topping, unbarred summer duck; swan dyed light crimson and light blue
Butt: Black ostrich herl
Body: Two turns of light blue silk, and equal quantities of dark yellow, crimson, dark blue, and black seal's fur
Ribs: Silver lace and silver tinsel
Hackle: Natural black from seal's fur
Throat: Jay
Wings: Two summer duck strips (back to back) partially veiled at bottom with married strands of Amhurst pheasant and golden pheasant tail, blue macaw, swan dyed crimson, teal, unbarred summer duck, swan dyed dark yellow, peacock wing, mallard and a topping
Sides: Jungle cock
Cheeks: Chatterer
Horns: Blue macaw
Head: Black ostrich herl