Chinese Ornate Headdress w/ Kingfisher Feathers
Headdress is made of thinly pressed metal with all kinds fo feathers, plumes, and beads on it. It is very colorful and busy to the eye. Repleat with blue kingfisher feathers. Also, very lightweight and delicate. It is in an organic wooden box with oriental writing on it. Needs repair and cleaning. See https://www.rubylane.com/item/640647-OSP-00101/Chinese-Kingfisher-Ornate-Headdress-Late-19th for general info about this head piece.
Believed to have belonged to Mrs. Harts, the General's wife.
Thought to have been donated by Cynthia Humphrey
Believed to have belonged to Mrs. Harts, the General's wife.
Thought to have been donated by Cynthia Humphrey
2012.03