(Back to the birds again. This outfit seems to require an enormous number of feathers, if the wings are even somewhat proportionate. I really wish there was a picture for this one!)
A yellow gown with cuirass bodice and cap of green feathers like a parrot's head, two long feathers forming the tail on the skirt the rest of the dress green satin, with wings at the side formed of feathers.
Source: Holt, Ardern. Fancy Dresses Described, 5th Edition. London: Debenham & Freebody, 1887.
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