Gertrude Shilling, mother of hat designer and milliner David 。A milliner\'s dream lot — this 13+pc antique and vintage millinery supply collection is a rare treasure trove for hat makers, costume designers, and collectors alike. The assortment includes dramatic black rooster/coque feathers, pheasant feather sprays, red/pink accent feathers, fabric fruit cherries, black velvet roses, shell pink velvet roses, black fabric sunburst flowers, green velvet leaves, and a card of hat pin blanks. Each piece carries authentic vintage charm. an instant couture millinery workroom in one purchase. Black feathers: Large dramatic coque/rooster tail feathers — centerpiece plume Pheasant spray: Natural pheasant feather spray with iridescent detail Pink/red feathers: Accent feathers in dusty rose and deep pink Fabric fruit: Apples and pears or peaches cluster — classic Victorian/Edwardian millinery trim Black velvet roses: Multiple — various sizes with wire stems Shell pink velvet roses: Delicate pale pink with green leaves Black fabric flowers: Sunburst/dahlia style flat flowers Hat pin blanks: Full card of vintage pin blanks — highly collectible on their own Condition: Good vintage condition throughout Element: Coque feathers Origin: France or USA Era: 1890s–1940s Element: Pheasant spray Origin: England or USA Era: 1900s–1940s Element: Fabric fruit Origin: France (primary producer) Era: 1890s–1930s Element: Velvet roses Origin: France or Czechoslovakia Era: 1910s–1950s Element: Hat pin blanks Origin: USA or Germany Era: 1900s–1940s