SHRINKAGE. Ostrich feathers shrink in dyeing, especially 
if dyed black. Allowance should be made 
for this in sending orders. Do not be afraid of sending too 
many feathers. If there are any which we do not use, they 
will be returned with the new. 
HOW TO MEASURE. In measuring a feather, stretch it 
out flat, and measure from the tip 
to the heel. Do not include in your measurement the length 
of the quill which extends beyond the heel. 
COLORS. Be sure to state the colors you desire in sending 
us feathers for dyeing, enclosing sample of shade 
if possible. We cannot, of course, make light colors out of 
dark ones, but we can make any shade desired from white or 
light Plumes. 
STYLES. In ordering old goods re-made, state plainly 
what style of shape and curling you desire, giving 
us the name and the number of the page in this catalogue on 
which the article you wish duplicated appears. 
For Prices See Page 38 
By reference to the price list you will note the cost of any 
feather you may desire made from old goods. Should it 
occur that you desire a nineteen-inch Plume, and send us 
only sufficient material to make a seventeen-inch, we will use 
our own stock combined with yours and charge a little extra. 
Important 
REMITTANCE IN FULL must accompany all orders 
for our repair department. We prepay entire shipping 
charges. Be sure to write your full name and address in- 
side the box, also on the outside wrapper. Write a separate 
letter of instructions, which should contain the remittance. 
Postage stamps accepted if post-office or express money order 
or bank draft cannot be easily obtained. 
Send us your old ostrich feathers. We will 
advise you what to do with them. We cannot tell 
until we see them. Do not delay by writing first. 
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