Millinery Feathers, 1900-1915
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By the early 20th century, demands for feathers and other bird parts as fashionable decorations for women's hats helped spur the decline of bird populations. Several species became extinct. Many well-to-do women rallied with conservationists to protect birds, refusing to wear hats with bird plumage and urging the passage of strict regulatory laws. The U.S. Congress passed the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918.
By the early 20th century, demands for feathers and other bird parts as fashionable decorations for women's hats helped spur the decline of bird populations. Several species became extinct. Many well-to-do women rallied with conservationists to protect birds, refusing to wear hats with bird plumage and urging the passage of strict regulatory laws. The U.S. Congress passed the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918.
Artifact
Feather (Animal component)
Date Made
1900-1915
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.84.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Richardson.
Material
Feather (Material)
Wire
Color
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 5.625 in
Length: 13.5 in
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