HERB - Re: HERBHerbal oils

[Lynette K LaFontaine]

Emu and ostrich feathers are quite different.  I have a vase with a bouquet
of both emu and ostrich.  Emu feathers are not period; although the emu is a
prehistoric animal.  His native land is Australia.  Still I've been thinking
about it.  Feathers (native) were used historically in every culture.
----- Original Message -----
From: Carper, Rachel <Rachel.Carper at COMPAQ.com>
To: <herbalist at Ansteorra.ORG>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 1999 10:42 AM
Subject: RE: HERB - Re: HERBHerbal oils


> we cleaned the feathers and kept
> * them. ( I've been thinking how these might be used in period.)
>
> How late did they start using ostrich feathers for trim on gowns? I know
> they did in the Victorian period, but I don't remember when they started.
> How about dying them and making fans?
>
> Elewyiss
>
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