Old Ostrich Feathers Are 
Valuable 
A good ostrich feather, like a diamond, never loses a cer- 
tain intrinsic value. No matter how faded, limp or broken 
your old, discarded Tips, Plumes or Boas may be, we can 
make of them almost new goods. At our factory much at- 
tention is devoted to repair work, which is handled by the 
same skilled operators who manufacture our new goods. 
Repairing 
Ostrich Feather Goods 
Flumes, Boas or Tips which are faded or discolored can 
be re-dyed or cleaned and curled to look like new. A num- 
ber of old Plumes can be made into any style Plume desired. 
If you have a bunch of old goods among which there are one 
or two well-preserved feathers which can be used for the top 
layer, we can utilize the balance of the old for the lining, and 
in this way make new Plumes at the bare cost of labor. If, 
however, among your goods there are no single feathers 
which will answer for the top layer, we will supply a new 
feather for the top and use your old stock for the under side. 
In this manner also old Boas can be made into handsome 
Plumes. A one and one-half yard Boa can be made into two 
handsome nineteen-inch Plumes with the addition of a nine- 
teen-inch feather for the top layer of each. This process 
saves about half the cost of new goods. 
How to Order Repairing 
Ordinarily it is more satisfactory for you to send us your 
old feathers, stating what you desire, and let us write you if 
the quantity is sufficient and of the right character to pro- 
duce the articles you wish, or you can send us the old goods 
and allow us to make suggestions as to what we can best 
make from them. If your stock is narrow and small, it will 
not make up into as wide a Plume as though it were broader, 
but can be utilized to good advantage in making a number 
of small Plumes or Tips. No especial care need be used in 
sending us old feathers. Pack them in a box or put into a 
large envelope and mail them to us. 
Enclose your name and address in the package; also write 
your name and address on the outside of the package and 
write us a separate letter of instructions. 
If you are satisfied that your feathers will work up into 
the article desired, send a remittance with your order. If we 
find we cannot make what you wish, we will write you and 
hold the goods until we hear from you. 
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