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Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed

A portrait of four varieties of Swallows. The yellow, black, red and blue Swallows are a breed of German Toy pigeons. The Swallows in the outdoor scenery are also illustrated in such a way to present their well-defined features and markings. The pigeons are positoned to present their bi-coloured crown, their blocked colourations and feathered feet

Picture No
10948511
Media ID
48217887
Size
3700px x 4556px (6.2MB)
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 Beak Beaks Bicoloured Characteristics Colouration Colouring Columba Columbidae Columbiformes Crowns Detailing Details Feathering Livia Markings Pigeon Pigeons Swallows Varieties


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