FEATHER WORK. 



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tails, and heads of birds, and from loose feathers. Forms 

 of pasteboard and thin wood are substantial foundations, 

 and originality in designing may be practised to almost 

 any extent. The feathers of nearly every bird make up 

 differently, furnishing new outlines for patterns and or- 



SU1TABLE FEATHER FOR TRIMMING 

 LAMBREQUINS. 



PROPER SHAPED FEATHER FOR 

 MAKING MATS. 



naments, with pretty combination of color. Feathers 

 will stand much wear if substantially fastened, particu- 

 larly those from sea-birds, and none are so fragile as 

 might be supposed, 



