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tapestry, dating back to about 1520, which was exhibited at the Franco-

British Exhibition of Textiles held in London in the early spring of

this year, contains a picture of what appears to be the Ring-necked

species. The photograph certainly shows the white ring on the neck

very clearly ; but, as Mr. Gladstone candidly admits, the portrait

may have been copied from some Oriental picture or the ring may be

a comparatively modern addition to the tapestry, which is known to

have been repaired, although at what date it is impossible to say.



