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Would you wear this?

August 13, 2009 15:43 by philip

A curious donation-offer was delivered to Melbourne Museum's Discovery Centre, today, namely a vintage handbag built from colour-coordinated emu feathers:

Photo: Philip Thiel  Source: Museum Victoria

 

The prospective donor explained that he'd found the item at a church fete, once, and gotten himself a bargain. My only thought was: "when and where was this stuff fashionable?" The poor bird...

Photo: Philip Thiel  Source: Museum Victoria

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August 21. 2009 13:52

No Philip, I would not wear this. As a item for curious display, however, I think it is rather superb.

Kirsty

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