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In the Maximus Gallery

Birds of a Feather

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January 24, 2003 through May 4, 2003 John and Peggy Maximus Gallery From the earliest times, humans have been in awe of feathers. These delicate works of nature have been utilized as personal adornments, ritual objects, decorative artifacts and tools by almost every society since the beginning of civilization. “Birds of a Feather,” in the John and Peggy Maximus Gallery, explores the beauty of feathers, one of nature’s most elegant designs. Feathers have evolved to serve a variety of uses and are arranged in intricate structures, yet remain light, extremely strong, and waterproof. They allow birds to fly, help with balance and steering, and are important for identification, camouflage, and attracting mates. Illustrating the diversity of bird feathers will be antique prints of birds from the Museum’s collection plus feathered specimens from the Blanchard Collection.

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