Sir Herbert

Whole Feather Wing, late 19th century. Pattern as per Sir Herbert Maxwell.

Tag and body: All one, of gold tinsel ribbed with gold twist
Tail: Topping and Indian crow
Hackle: Dyed golden cock down the body. One-fourth of the body next to the shoulder of scarlet mohair, picked out, a crimson hackle over for the shoulder
Wings: Two tippet feathers, rather long, a pair of shorter jungle fowl over with strips of golden pheasant tail, white and scarlet dyed swan, and a good slice of wood duck. A few fibres of emerald peacock herl; topping over
Cheeks: Blue chatterer
Horns: Red macaw
Head: Black or green chenille