Not an Ostrich (but what is it??) (LOC)

Find out more about this photo and the exhibition in Los Angeles, California, that features it -- see our recent Picture This blog post, “Not an Ostrich”—Exhibition of Library of Congress Photos”

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Not an ostrich - but the oddly plumed "Floradora Goose" displayed at the poultry show. A rare goose, decorated with fluffy un-gooselike feathers, being held by Miss Isla Bevan at the 41st annual Poultry Show at Madison Square Garden. It is called the Floradora Goose, and is a prizewinner.

 

[1930]

 

1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 26 x 21 cm (8 x 10 format)

 

Notes:

 

- Title from item.

- Probably by Underwood & Underwood.

- Gift; Underwood & Underwood, Washington, D.C.; 1931 (DLC/PP-1931:47804).

- Exhibited as a digital copy in: "Not an Ostrich: And Other Images from America's Library" at the Annenberg Space for Photography, 2018; Business/Science section.

 

Subjects:

- Bevan, Isla.

- Actresses--British--New York (State)--New York--1930.

- Geese--1930.

 

Format:

Photographic prints--1930.

 

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For information see "Underwood & Underwood," www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/468_unde.html

 

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

 

Higher resolution image available soon (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.40935

 

Call Number: SSF - Birds--Ducks and Geese

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