Duchess

Topping Wing, Mr TurnbulI, end of 19th century. Pattern as per George M. Kelson.

Tag: Silver twist and light yellow silk
Tail: Two toppings, Indian crow and blue chatterer
Butt: Peacock herl
Body: Black floss silk
Ribs: Silver lace and silver tinsel
Hackle: Black, from second turn of tinsel
Throat: Jay
Wings: Six toppings
Sides: Summer duck
Cheeks: Indian crow and chatterer
Horns: Red-blue macaw, and light green parrot
Head: Black ostrich herl