Rembrandt painted a lot of guys in feathered hats:
Why did feathers become fashionable during the 1600s? It seems to be connected to colonialism. As Europeans explored the Americas and Asia, they found large, colorful birds with showy feathers. As with so many of nature’s wonders, their first instinct was to commodify and sell them.
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More on the long and destructive history of feathered hats here:
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Day of ice, November 2018. Oak and dawn sequoia leaves, feather.
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Dandelion Moon - Wilfred Wong by Baldovino Barani x FACTORY Fanzine
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