Title

Killing Birds of Paradise

Caption

Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908. The European hunter has a gun, while the native is proving himself proficient with his bow and arrow. The fashion in millinery which demanded ladies' hats be adorned with the feathers of these exotic birds led to some species being hunted to near extinction. From "Le Petit Journal", (Paris, 8 November 1908). Print. Engraving.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07104_460001129

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Rights managed

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24,1Mb (3,0Mb) / 7,9in x 11,8in / 2378 x 3543 (300dpi)