Pigeons - Shield, Hyacinth, Suarbian, German Toy Breeds
A portrait of three varieties of pigeon from the German Toy breed. The illustrations of the Shield, Hyacinth and Suabian show their unique features and full body-length to demonstrate their aesthetic qualities as highly esteemed breeds. Each pigeon have their own unique plumage formation, and additional characteristics, such as the Sheild's two-barred wing and feathered feet, the Hyacinth's tri-colour lacing in it's wing, and the Suabian's peak-crested head.~~
Picture No
10948509
Media ID
48217882
Size
3700px x 4538px
(5.0MB)
Credit
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Chromolithograph by J. W. Ludlow, for The Illustrated Book of Pigeons, Cassel & Company Limited, 1885
Date
circa 1880s
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Barred Blend Colouration Columba Columbidae Columbiformes Crested Feathering Hyacinth Hyacinths Laced Lacing Livia Pied Pigeon Pigeons Plumage Portait Sheilds Shields Varieties
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