Bird of Paradise Hair Ornament

Italy

About 1920

  • Titles Bird of Paradise Hair Ornament (Descriptive)
  • Medium feathers
  • Dimensions 12 in. (30.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight and Lucille Beeson, 1980.350
  • Work Type hair ornament
  • Classification Costume

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