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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameFeather bunch
Object NumberABDUA:57096
Other NumberF20+3
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionFeather-bunch in black feathers with bound handle.
Content DescriptionBlack feathers and wooden handle bound together with straw thread dyed red. White pigment has been rubbed into the thread bound around the handle. Old number '20 + 3' is printed on a small label attached to the handle.
DimensionsL: 580 mm; B of handle: 25 - 35 mm
Materialsfeathers, wood, straw, dye, pigment
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
Object Production Date1893
Place KeyAustralia, South Australia/Northern Territory
Inscription ContentBrown label attached to ABDUA:57099 reads 'Feather bunches of black swan, grey goose, emu and cockatoo. Handles in wood & straw. Fans in feather & sheeps wool dyed red. Handles in Wood.'
Aquisition SourceCountess of Kintore(?); Aberdeenshire
Aquisition Date01/01/1922
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