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Shtreimel on a mannequin A rabbi dressed in shtreimel, Jerusalem. A shtreimel (Yiddish: שטרײַמל shtrayml, plural: שטרײַמלעך shtraymlekh or שטרײַמלען shtraymlen) is a fur hat worn by some Ashkenazi Jewish men, mainly members of Hasidic Judaism, on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and other festive occasions. [1]
A plumed helmet. A plume is a special type of bird feather, possessed by egrets, ostriches, birds of paradise, quetzals, pheasants, peacocks and quails.They often have a decorative or ornamental purpose, commonly used among marching bands and the military, worn on the hat or helmet of the wearer.
Opera singer Emmy Destinn wearing a plume-covered hat, around 1909.. Plume hunting is the hunting of wild birds to harvest their feathers, especially the more decorative plumes which were sold for use as ornamentation, particularly in hat-making (millinery).
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A great crested grebe head in the coat of arms of Kauvatsa, Finland. This species was hunted almost to extinction in the United Kingdom in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate ladies' hats and garments. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds was set up to help protect this species, which is again a common ...
Red-headed woodpecker. The Red-headed woodpecker has an unmistakable look that includes a bright crimson head, a snow-white body and half white, half black wings.
Also known as a "Four Winds" hat, traditional men's hat of the Sami people. Sailor cap: A round, flat visorless hat worn by sailors in many of the world's navies Sailor hat: A flat-crowned, brimmed straw hat inspired by nineteenth century sailors' headgear. Šajkača: Serbian national and traditional hat worn by men. Salakot
There’s more you can do to bring birds to your yard in the winter months, though. Use these tips to attract and feed wild birds in your yard all season long. 1.