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submitted This hat from the early 20th century features the head and feathers of a bird of paradise. We hear such fancy feathered hats were status symbols in the U.S. and Europe.

submitted This hat from the early 20th century features the head and feathers of a bird of paradise. We hear such fancy feathered hats were status symbols in the U.S. and Europe.

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  • submitted This hat from the early 20th century features the head and feathers of a bird of paradise. We hear such fancy feathered hats were status symbols in the U.S. and Europe.
  • submitted A live snowy egret in its mating plumage. These birds' beauty was like a bullseye on their backs, prime targets for plume hunters.
  • submitted Covering up a bad hair day is one thing, but wearing that rookery of a hat is over the top. Is that guy laughing at her or with her?
  • South Florida Museum, Bradenton This is a fan, made out of a snowy egret — the whole bird, head, beak, eyes, feet and legs (used as a handle). Tres chic way back when.

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