Punch,  53 (1867), 256.

[Nature's Own Designs]

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Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

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Subjects:

Gender, Ornithology, Design, Amusement


    Shows a woman strolling down a street wearing a dress with a huge train made from peacocks' feathers The caption explains that 'As birds' feathers and train dresses are all the go, Miss Swellington adopts one of nature's own designs'.



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