Lord James Murray

Mixed Wing, Lord James Murray. middle of 19th century. Pattern as per Francis Francis.

Tag: Silver twist and orange floss
Tail: A topping and a kingfisher's feather
Butt: Black ostrich herl
Body: Black floss silk
Ribs: Broad silver tinsel and silver twist Hackle: A black hackle (sparse) ail the way up
Shoulder: Black heron (to reach the hook point) with an orange hackle over it
Wings: Underwing, tippet. Overwing, slips of wood duck, golden pheasant tail, pintail, mallard, bustard, and green and red swan
Head: Black