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A flattened roll of feathers taken out of a Featherbed

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

December 8, 1810

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 52

Additional Source Text:

"This shows the disposition of Feathers, once they begin to collect, to roll themselves in one direction, somewhat similar to the Balls of hair in the Stomachs of Cows."