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Skilled Feather Operators of Our Factory on the Farm.
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SEASON 1909-1910
SOUVENIR CATALOGUE
AND FEATHER PRICE LIST
Cawston Ostrich Farm
THE ORIGINAL HOME OF THE OSTRICH IN AMERICA
Established 1886
South Pasadena, California
Copyrighted 1909 by Edwin Cawston
All rights reserved
FEATHER GOODS DESCRIBED AND PRICED ON PAGES 14 TO 38
* SEE PAGE 4 “HOW TO ORDER”
Your Money Returned if not Pleased
How to Order
Address all correspondence to the Cawston Ostrich Farm,
South Pasadena, California, and always use the prefix Mr.,
Mrs., or Miss in signing the order. Write orders plainly,
giving catalogue number, description and price.
It is our practice to fill all orders the day following the
receipt. We acknowledge receipt of all orders and state in
what way the feathers will be shipped, whether by mail or
express.
Send remittance in full with your order in form of post-
office money order, express money order or bank draft, pay-
able to the Cawston Ostrich Farm. Do not send personal
checks.
Orders of less than one dollar may be remitted in stamps.
By permission we refer to Dun or Bradstreet, or to any
bank in Los Angeles or Pasadena regarding our reliability.
All orders accompanied by a remittance in full are de-
livered at the nearest express or post-office free of charge.
C. O. D. Orders
Orders amounting to $10.00 or over will be shipped C. O.
D. by express, with privilege of opening the package and
examining the goods at the express office, providing you send
half the purchase price with the order as a deposit. When
goods are sent C. O. D. we pay the charges from South
Pasadena to destination, but the purchaser must pay charges
for sending to us balance due on the goods.
Nothing is gained by ordering C. O. D., however, as we
hold ourselves liable for all mistakes and guarantee safe
delivery, and any order can be returned to us and money
will be promptly refunded if desired.
The prices quoted in this catalogue are net. We make no
discounts or concessions. We have no agents. Cawston
feathers can be purchased only direct from the farm.
Canadian Customers
The import duty on ostrich feather goods into Canada is
thirty cents on the dollar, and must be paid by the pur-
chaser upon receipt of the goods.
Special Orders
If you desire some particular style of Plume, Boa or Stole
of unusual width, weight or curling, not illustrated here, or
wish to procure some special shade of ostrich feather goods,
write us fully what you wish, furnishing us a sketch and
sample of the shade if possible, and we will take pleasure
in submitting you estimate of cost.
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OSTRICH PLUMES
Since time immemorial, the
ostrich plume has been rec-
ognized as a peer of the dia-
mond and the ruby for the
adornment of feminine roy-
alty.
Cleopatra sent hunters into her native
African deserts to gather the matchless
wing feathers of the earth’s hugest bird;
and today the ostrich plume is still a ne-
cessity to the wardrobes of the courts of
the whole world.
So, when the visitors pass into the beautiful
Cawston Ostrich Farm at South Pasadena and
move about among the 150 great ostriches, they
are in close touch with the most interesting and
valuable bird on earth — the most sought-after bird
of all history and a conspicuous tempter of the
vanity of women since times older than Rome.
Swiftly advancing civilization has altered many
human tastes, but it has only increased the fem-
inine instinct for the ostrich plume.
Perfection of Plume the
One Cawston Thought
Here, at the great original American ostrich
farm, which Mr. Cawston has made famous the
world over, the modern American woman may
see such a display of the royal feather as Cleo-
patra never saw, nor present-day royalty, either —
several thousand dollars’ worth of living plumes
displayed by the birds themselves, and $50,000
worth of prepared plumes on exhibition in an
adjoining building.
And, more wonderful still, the whole evolution
of the most luxuriant ostrich plumes known — the
scientifically produced Cawston plumes — lies open
before the eyes of the visitor.
“From egg to plume” is no idle catch word at
the Cawston Farm. Here every thought is bent
toward developing the egg into the highest class
of feather product possible.
Past and Present
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Watching
the
Chicks Grow
Those great eggs give no
suggestion of the regal plumage
that is to bloom forth from
them, and yet in twelve months
after the chicks batter down the
ivory walls and emerge into the
California sunshine, they are
full grown. Think of it — the
largest bird in the world, and
one of the largest ever on earth,
even in prehistoric times, lifting
its head from the egg to a
height of eight feet in twelve
Young Ostrich Three Days Old, months! Verily, you can “watch
Ostrich Egg and Hen Egg ’em grow.”
In nine months from the egg
the luxuriant plumes are ready for the factory! Every ostrich
might well be called an upstart of the rankest sort, and yet
this most valuable of the feathered tribe is so tenacious of
life (in a favorable climate such as that of Southern Califor-
nia, where the species reaches its highest perfection) that he
vies with man in longevity. The average life of the ostrich
is from forty to fifty years, though many have been known
to reach the age of 100.
Murder sometimes cuts them off in their youth, however.
The male feathered giant is a vicious fighter when sweet-
hearts are in question, and it is almost impossible to separate
two of these gallants once they are dueling.
Brood of Ostrich Chicks Enjoying the California Climate
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Ostriches Eating Alfalfa Hay at the Cawston Ostrich Farm
Care in Feeding the Ostriches
The miraculous digestive ability of the ostrich is early
evidenced. For four days after his advent into this hungry
world he is a total abstainer, but really he is only “getting a
good ready on!”
At the end of this preliminary fast the chick begins to
devour gravel, and after having thus laid a firm foundation,
he starts in to build up his system at the rate of a foot of
growth a month on alfalfa, grain, vegetables, oranges and any
valuables which he may be able to “pinch” from the apparel
of amazed tourists.
Small rocks and other hard substances are a part of the
daily menu. They are swallowed as an aid to digestion.
But despite the ostrich’s fame as a swallower of any old
thing, much care is taken to feed him the correct food for
plumage development. Scientific breeding and feeding, in
conjunction with the perfect climate of Southern California,
account for the extra weight and luxuriance of Cawston
plumes. Alfalfa is the staple diet for the birds on the Farm.
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The Sights
of the
Cawston Farm
The Cawston Ostrich Farm
lies in a beautiful sylvan dell
among the hills between Los
Angeles and Pasadena, and is
quickly reached by electric cars.
Here, seated on rustic
benches beneath spreading live
oaks and California palms, with
winter-blooming roses on every
hand, one may watch the gam-
bols and antics, the feeding and
the domestic habits of 150 adult
ostriches.
Queer creatures they are, in
very truth, and their crazy ac-
tions provide more fun than a
circus. The stride of the ostrich when in a hurry is twenty-
two feet, and to see a flock of these birds doing a 100-yard
dash is a sight both wonderful and ridiculous.
Anyone who thinks he knows what an ostrich looks like
because he has seen one or two wandering disconsolately
around a pen in some zoological garden or cruelly confined in
some traveling show, is very much mistaken. The ostrich
in the flock, with ample room to roam amid natural surround-
ings, behaves like his natural old self, and is constantly ex-
hibiting before your eyes the points for which he is famed —
the terrific strength of his forward kick, his tremendous
stride and speed, the peculiar outstretching of the miniature
wings as he runs, the ability to pass large objects, such as
oranges, down a slender neck, and the foolishness of his little
brain, which is so small in proportion to his body that it is
powerless to keep the unruly body from performing all sorts
of silly evolutions every now and then.
The Foot of an Ostrich Consists of Two Powerful Toes
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Ostrich Peculiarities
The ostrich is a great sport. He is inordinately fond of
“sparklers.” Probably this should not be surprising in a
native of South Africa, where so many diamonds are found.
He will eat the diamonds out of the front of a boiled shirt
or out of a lady’s ears, if he can possibly make the “touch.”
He is fond of snatching and swallowing lighted pipes, too,
and nails, glass and pieces of jewelry of any size all taste
good to him. Green hat veils he loves.
For this reason, as well as for the fact that ostriches are
dangerous when angered, all the birds on the farm are kept
within stout wooden fences.
The birds are raised both by the natural process and with
huge incubators. In the breeding season the male hollows
a nest from the sand, and being of a darker plumage than
his mate, fits his shades to the night shadows and broods
from sunset to dawn. The females take charge of the eggs
during the day time. Eggs sometimes weigh as much as three
pounds each.
Ostriches live a contented married life and are very little
troubled with “affinities.” They are very practical and un-
sentimental about their domestic affairs, once the courtship
is over.
Clipping the Ostriches
Clipping the birds affords
a scene of great interest.
Such an event is advertised
beforehand and is done in
public.
The magnificent plumes
are seen in all their glory on
the wings of some great bird
as he proudly displays his
finery; then you see him
driven into an angle of the
fence, a hood is slipped over
his head, rendering him do-
cile, and while one man
holds him, another deftly
clips the plumes close to the
flesh.
The operation is painless,
there being no real “pluck-
ing.” Every plume is cut.
After this the visitor may
follow the feathers through all the processes of washing, dye-
ing, curling and making up.
Having seen the eggs, the chicks and the grown birds, the
visitor turns to the Factory, where the wonderful feather
goods, for which the name Cawston is famous the world
over, are prepared. This is the largest ostrich feather factory
west of New York, and the most famous probably in the
world. The Cawston Ostrich Feathers have been awarded
prize medals at the expositions in Paris, Buffalo, Omaha, St.
Louis, Portland and Jamestown in competition with the
world’s manufacturers. We now turn to the handsome ex-
hibition salesroom, where the most magnificent display of
ostrich plumes is arranged. The stock in this room alone
amounts to $50,000. A city salesroom is also maintained at
No. 313 South Broadway, Los Angeles.
The Cawston Ostrich Farm has no agents.
Another large Cawston farm, composed of over 1000 birds,
is maintained at San Jacinto, purely for breeding purposes.
Here experiments are carried on in crossing the different
Strains of ostriches imported by Mr. Cawston.
Clipping the Beautiful Wing
Feathers from a Male Ostrich
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Origin of the Cawston Flock
The establishing of the ostrich feather industry in Amer-
ica was brought about over twenty-three years ago, by the
keen business insight and determined persistency of Mr.
Cawston. Heavy import duties could be saved by producing
the feathers at home, and Mr. Cawston set about to accom-
plish this end. The ideal conditions of Southern California
made it the most favored for the planting of this new indus-
try, and preparations were made to have in California the
original Ostrich Farm of America.
The securing of the first birds for the starting of this
infant enterprise was an enormous task. Mr. Cawston char-
tered a vessel and made a voyage to Africa for the purchase
of the best birds procurable. The boat was arranged with
padded enclosures for the safety of the birds, as the sea-
faring ability of the ostrich was an unknown quality. At
South Africa the ship was loaded with a vast supply of food
and several tons of gravel.
The Africans, seeing one of their chief means of livelihood
threatened, put forth every effort possible to prevent the ship-
ping of these ostriches. An export duty of $500.00 each was
placed on every ostrich, and $25.00 each on eggs. Before this
became a law, however, Mr. Cawston was safe at sea with
fifty of the finest birds. The hardships of the trip have never
been told, and likely never will be. The very best care was
taken of the precious cargo, and the wants of the birds were
met in every particular by men thoroughly trained in their
handling. Some of the birds died at sea; others died after
landing, but a goodly number survived the trip and were soon
established in their new home in Southern California. Cal-
ifornia has proven to be an ideal place for ostrich raising.
Many fine Nubian specimens have since been imported by
Mr. Cawston to greatly strengthen the breed, the result being
the finest feather producers to be found in the world.
On Dress Parade, Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena
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Demi-Plumes
The accompanying illus-
tration represents a very sat-
isfactory Demi-Plume at a
low price, in a graceful shape
adapted to many uses. These
Plumes are of excellent ma-
terial, well made, prettily
curled and very effective.
No. 10 A, 10-inch... $0.50
No. 12A, 12-inch 95
Another style of Demi-
Plume is here shown, made
of the entire feathers of male
birds, strong in texture, full
and fluffy, so curled that
they present wide, heavy
heads. These Plumes are
eminently satisfactory in all
cases where short feathers
are desired.
No. 10B, 10-inch.. . .$1.25
No. 12B, 12-inch.... 1.50
No. 13B, 13-inch.. .. 175
BLACK ONLY
Note our Trade Mark on this tip,
which appears on every Caws-
ton feather
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NOTE — If white or solid colors are desired, the price is
50c additional per bunch of three. For natural colors see
page 31.
These Tips are very popular and always give perfect satis-
faction. The natural black feathers of the male birds are
used in their making, giving them their rich, glossy appear-
ance and long wearing qualities. They are beautifully curled
and will retain their grace and luster for years. We show
them in four different sizes, any of which are excellent values.
We recommend No. 350 as best suited for all purposes.
No. 250, 8-inch, per bunch of three $1.50
No. 350, 9-inch, per bunch of three 2.00
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No. 450, 10-inch, per bunch of three 3.00
No. 450 Ex., 10-inch, per bunch of three 4.00
The California climate at South Pasadena, near Los
Angeles, is ideal for perfect development of bird and feather.
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Ostrich Feather Tips black only
FREE
DELIVERY
ANYWHERE
Our prices include black, white or any solid color
Shaded colors 50c additional for each bunch of 3
For natural colors see page 31
French Heads will be especially fashionable this season,
and no more graceful and effective arrangement could be de-
signed. These Heads are a part of the requisite costume of
all ladies presented at the English Court, a custom which has
been strictly followed for generations. Selected feathers
from male birds, wide and perfect, are carefully sewed, curled
and grouped, resulting in a handsome bunch of wide, heavy
Heads, soft, yet strong in texture, lustrous and beautiful.
These Heads will stand much hard wear and may be re-
peatedly recurled without losing their pristine beauty.
I, 8-inch, per bunch of three $4.00
J, 9-inch, per bunch of three 5.00
K, 10-inch, per bunch of three 6.00
The Cawston Ostrich Farm is recognized throughout the
United States as a fashion center for ostrich feather styles.
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MONEY
RETURNED
If not pleased
French Heads
FREE
DELIVERY
ANYWHERE
Comtesse
Plumes
Our prices include black,
white or any solid color
Shaded colors 50c additional
for each Plume
For natural colors see page 31
This illustration pictures
a very fashionable and popu-
lar Plume. The Comtesse
Plumes are very carefully
manufactured from selected feath-
ers, are vigorous, fluffy, beautifully
curled and will be found very ef-
fective and satisfactory.
No. 15A, 15-inch. . ............ . .$2.50
No. 17A, 17-inch 4.00
Extra Quills
Ostrich feathers are cut from the bird, therefore the
stems of the Plumes are short. If a long, polished quill is
desired, we have the celluloid quills, which fit over the stems
of the Plume, in black and white, at 5 cents each.
Cawston California Ostrich Feathers are superior to all
others. You can’t buy elsewhere ostrich feathers that are
“just as good.”
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MONEY
RETURNED
If not pleased
French Curved Plumes
Our prices include black, white or any solid color— -Shaded
colors 50c additional for each Plume
For natural colors see page 31
The luxuriance and grace of these Plumes cannot be de-
picted by the camera. The long, waving flues and the broad
heads are the result of most careful selection and skillful
manipulation, extra select stock being used throughout. For
rich effects nothing can equal the French Curved Plume,
which will be particularly fashionable this coming season.
The French Curve effect is not suitable for a Plume ex-
ceeding 17 inches. We recommend the Plumes shown on
pages 19, 20 and 21 to those desiring greater lengths.
No. 31 F, 13-inch French Curved Plume $4.00
No. 51F, 15-inch French Curved Plume 5.00
No. 71 IF, 17-inch French Curved Flume 7.00
Cawston Ostrich Feathers received prize medals at Paris,
Buffalo, St. Louis, Omaha, Portland, Jamestown and wher-
ever exhibited, for their superior quality, style and making.
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A VERY POPULAR
OSTRICH PLUME
Our prices include black,
white or any solid color — Shaded
colors 50c additional for each
Plume. For natural colors see
page 31.
Only the best male feathers
are used in the Princess Plumes.
The heads are heavy and when
seen upon a hat look very full
and of extra size. The flues on
these Plumes are long, wide, full of life and luster, and will
retain their curl and brilliancy and wear for years.
No. 311, 13-inch Cawston Princess ......$ 3.00
No. 511, 15-inch Cawston Princess 4.00
No. 711, 17-inch Cawston Princess 6.00
No. 911, 19-inch Cawston Princess 8.50
No. 121, 21-inch Cawston Princess 12.00
Knight Templar Plumes
Designed especially for regalia; not suitable for
millinery. White only; 23-inch $10.00
Cawston Princess
FREE
DELIVERY
ANYWHERE
Cawston Ostrich Plumes are of extra width. Have long,
wide flues, strength, life and luster not found in other feather
goods. When you buy a Cawston plume, you are buying the
best in the world, and the most perfect specimens of ostriches
today are those reared at the Cawston Ostrich Farm. They
live out doors the year around in a country noted for its
health-giving and strength-producing qualities.
Note |
the Width j
of this Plume
We Deliver Free
YOUR MONEY
RETURNED
PROMPTLY
IF NOT
SATIS-
FIED
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Cawston
Selected
Plumes
Black,
White
and all
Colors
For Natural
Colors, see
page 31
50c additional
for each Plume
dyed
a combination
of shades
The Cawston Selected Plume is, as the name implies, an
article, every male feather of which has been selected with
the greatest care. It is made by our most expert operators.
The Selected Plumes priced here represent not only the
highest expression of the operator’s skill, but are made of
the very best stock obtainable.
This magnificent ostrich Plume is one that Mr. Cawston
has built his reputation on. A more beautiful Flume can
hardly be made. With care it might be almost said to wear
forever. It may be recurled again and again.
No. 130, 13-inch Cawston Selected $ 4.00
No. 150, 15-inch Cawston Selected 5.00
No. 170, 17-inch Cawston Selected 7.00
No. 190, 19-inch Cawston Selected 10.00
No. 210, 21-inch Cawston Selected 13.50
No. 42, 24-inch Cawston Selected 17.50
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Note f
the Width |
of this Plume
Cawston
Selected
Plumes
We Deliver Free
YOUR MONEY
RETURNED
PROMPTLY
IF NOT
SATIS-
FIED
The New Willow
Plumes
This season’s
most fashionable
ostrich feather
In Black, White and all Colors — 50c additional for each
Plume dyed a combination of shades
For natural colors see page 31
We are making Willow Plumes in all lengths. Our
Willow Plumes are hand knotted, being unlike many cheap
grades, the ends of which are pasted together. We can sup-
ply Willow Plumes in all colors to match any hat or costume.
Only the very finest stock can be used in the manufacture
of Willow Plumes. The special feature about these Plumes
is their extraordinary long flues, which are skillfully made by
knotting the flues from other feathers on to the ends of the
flues of one of our Extra Special Plumes, thus practically
utilizing several Plumes to make one Willow, the result being
a creation of great beauty.
No. 13W, 13-inch Willow Plume. $ 7.50
No. 15 W, 15-inch Willow Plume 12.00
No. 17W, 17-inch Willow Plume 17.50
No. 19W, 19-inch Willow Flume 22.50
No. 21 W, 21-inch Willow Plume 27.50
No. 23W, 23-inch Willow Plume 35.00
See page 38 for prices on making over your old feathers
into Willow Plumes.
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FREE
DELIVERY
ANYWHERE
Boa Plumes
Our prices include black,
white or any solid color — •
Shaded colors 50c additional
for each Plume. For natural
colors see page 31.
This is a magnificent
Plume of unusual style and
one not readily found in the
ordinary market. The pic-
ture illustrates the shape very
well. The flues are curled
over the quill of the Plume,
which terminates in a long,
full head very similar to the
end of a Boa. This Plume
is particularly adapted to cer-
tain styles of millinery and is
unusually effective and styl-
ish. We use our finest stock
in the manufacture of the
Boa Plumes.
No. 19 B. P., 19-inch .$12.00
No. 21 B. P., 21-inch 15.00
No. 24 B. P., 24-inch 19.00
Purchasers of Cawston Feathers are assured of absolutely
correct styles at all times; exclusive designs and shapes.
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Ostrich
Feather
Boas and
Stoles
NEVER GO
OUT OF
FASHION
No article of
dress has ever
been fashioned
that gives a more
beautiful touch of
completeness to a
woman’s outfit, or
more satisfactori-
ly fills the need
of a light wrap,
than a well-made
ostrich feather
Boa or Stole.
They are in a
field by them-
selves. No crea-
tion of chiffon or
none of their counterparts in fur so fully answer this purpose.
The grace and beauty embodied in these magnificent crea-
tions is beyond description, and the utility and service to be
obtained from them makes them almost indispensable. So
light they will not crush the most delicate evening gown, and
for summer wear, when thrown loosely over the shoulders,’
have a cool, airy appearance and stylish characteristics that
make them most desirable. For the cool evenings and win-
ter wear, if drawn closely about the neck and shoulders, they
afford great protection from the cold. Absolutely clean and
sanitary and free from the unnecessary weight and undesir-
able odors of fur goods.
Your opera and party outfits are scarcely complete with-
out a well selected Boa or Stole. Any color effect can be
carried to its entirety by ordering direct from our Farm and
factory, where the finest feather goods in the world are pro-
duced and sold direct to the consumer at producer’s prices.
Ostrich feathers may be worn at all seasons of the year
—this is hardly possible with furs.
We sell direct — have no agents anywhere
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Cawston Ostrich Boas
Black, White or any Solid Color
For Natural Colors see page 31
In order to obtain the superior strength and brilli-
ancy, uniformity of texture, and length of flues, and
to secure feathers that will produce the same results
when dyed and curled, the stock used in the making
of Cawston Boas is as carefully selected as for any
of our finest feather goods. Every Cawston Ostrich
Boa is made from male feathers. Cawston Boas are
full and fluffy, will retain their curl and wear for
years. The medium grade Boas priced on this page
have given universal satisfaction to thousands of our
customers in all parts of the country.
No. 103, \l/2 yards long (special) $10.00
No. 123, \y2 yards long 12.00
No. 163, \y2 yards (better quality) 16.00
No. 203, 1 y2 yards (extra full and large) 20.00
No. 155, 2 yards (special) 15.00
No. 255, 2 yards, medium, exceptional value. . . . 25.00
Combinadon Colors
Some of the most exquisite effects are obtained by
varying combinations of colors; the black and whites
with the light or dark shades predominating, as de-
sired, are most effective, while the natural browns and
grey effects are very popular. In ordering state the
combination desired.
Buy direct from the producer and save import duty
and all middlemen’s profits.
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Extra Seleft Boas
Black, white or any color
For natural colors see page 31
This picture illustrates one of our extra large, full Boas.
However, the magnificence of these Boas cannot be photo-
graphed or described. They are made of wide stock, are full
and fluffy, presenting a most luxurious appearance. We carry
this grade in solid colors at the prices quoted. We also
manufacture this quality of goods in shaded Boas — dainty blue
and white combinations, pink and white, etc. — for which
$1.00 per yard extra is charged.
No. 355, 2 yards, extra full and large $35.00
No. 357, 2y2 yards 35.00
No. 507, 2y2 yards, extra full and large 50.00
We carry in stock some
exceedingly handsome
Boas not listed in this
catalogue, at prices rang-
ing up to $100.00. Should
you desire a Boa of extra-
ordinary proportions or of
some unusual shade, write
us what you wish, and
prices will be promptly
furnished.
Boas for Little Girls
In striking contrast to
our long, full Boas for the
grown-ups, are the small,
dainty affairs for the little
folks. These are simply
neck Boas, finished with
ribbon to tie at the throat.
Something new to en-
hance the small young
lady’s charm and supply
needed protection about
the neck.
Boas, 12 inches long, pink,
blue or white .$1.50
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Ostrich Feather Stoles
Black, white or any color
Probably in no other form are ostrich feathers developed
to produce a more charming effect than in the fashionable
Stole. This article is formed of two or more strands of
ostrich feathers invisibty joined together to form a broad,
flat effect, each strand being in reality a miniature Boa.
Our Stoles are carefully made of strong, vigorous stock, most
beautifully curled, and always prove satisfactory to the
wearer. For natural colors see page 31
No. 2025, 2 yards, 2 strands $20.00
No. 2535, 2 yards, 3 strands 25.00
No. 2527, 2^2 yards, 2 strands 25.00
No. 3029, 3 yards, 2 strands. 30.00
No. 5039, 3 yards, 3 strands 50.00
Ostrich Feather Muffs
The vogue of the Ostrich
Feather Muff is rapidly increas-
ing, and its popularity is most
deserved, since it combines
great beauty and warmth with
no suggestion of the odor which
is so pronounced in furs.
Cawston Ostrich
Feather Muffs are most
carefully made of select
stock from male birds, and
are handsomely lined with
a fine quality satin.
Ostrich Feather
Muff, satin lined,
any shade, no
tails $30.00
Ostrich Feather ,
Muff, satin lined,
four tails, any
shade $35.00 f p
^ 1 4 p i pfs
Ostrich F e a t h e i |JJ |§l
Muff, best grade, ' M jjj
four tails, any .
shade $40.00 /'
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Our prices include black, white or
any solid color — Shaded colors
50c additional for each Plume.
For natural colors see page 31.
Lyre Plumes
The illustration shows a new Plume having specific uses
in the hands of the milliner. The narrow part is designed to
curve around the crown of the hat, leaving the heavy end to
be adjusted as desired. The flues are curled over the quill of
the head. Naturally this Plume is made in a most painstak-
ing manner of our select stock, and presents an unusually
luxurious appearance.
No. 200, 25-inch .$15.00
No. 300, 30-inch 18.00
Pompons
For millinery and hair decoration, we make pom-
pons in a great variety of shapes and colors. It is al-
most impossible to describe them in a catalogue. Send
us your order, explaining as nearly as possible what
you require, and we will gladly quote prices.
We deliver all of our Ostrich Feather Goods free and
guarantee satisfaction. If you are not pleased with the goods,
you can return them and the price paid will be promptly
refunded.
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Ostrich Feather Fans
Probably no other feature of our salesroom excites so
many expressions of appreciation from visitors as our display
of Fans. We manufacture all grades in varying sizes, each
the best of its kind in workmanship and material.
No. 370, 9-inch, black, white or any color, decorated enameled
sticks $ 1.00
No. 371, 11-inch, black, white or any color, decorated enameled
sticks $ 1.50
No. 371X, 10-inch, in black, mounted on German tortoise shell
sticks or white mounted on polished or engraved bone
sticks .....$ 2.50
No. 372, 13-inch, black or natural color, mounted on German
tortoise shell sticks ; or white mounted on polished or en-
graved bone sticks $ 5.00
No. 374, 9-inch White Plumes, mother-of-pearl sticks 5.00
No. 378, 11-inch white Plumes, mother-of-pearl sticks.... 10.00
No. 381, 11-inch black Plumes, real tortoise shell sticks.. 5.00
No. 382, 13-inch black Plumes, real tortoise shell sticks.. 10.00
No. 380. This Fan is shown in the illustration above. No finer
quality can be produced. Each fold is a separate, heavy,
natural white Plume taken from the male ostrich, selected
with great care as to size, shape and width. None of the
feathers are pieced. Mounted on genuine mother-of-pearl
sticks, 15 inches long $25.00
No. 387, 15-inch black ostrich feather Fan, same quality as No.
380, finest real tortoise shell sticks $25.00
All charges prepaid
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An Interesting Corner of One of the Well Lighted and Perfectly Ventilated Workrooms where
Cawston Ostrich Feathers are Prepared for Market
Natural Color Plumes
We keep in stock a large assortment of natural color
Plumes, Boas and Stoles. These come in the same quality
and description as the black, but prices vary on account of the
value of the different feathers. The best natural Plumes are
made from the natural dark brown feathers of the male bird,
mixed with natural white feathers. Nothing finer or more
beautiful can be had. In ordering or inquiring prices, select
the style desired from the illustrations in this catalogue, giv-
ing name and page number. Prices average about the same
as for colors listed, but the best grade is somewhat higher.
Our Goods and Prices
We know that we grow the finest ostrich feathers in the
world and manufacture them in the most careful manner into
superb ostrich feather goods. Notwithstanding this we are
able to sell our product at prices which mean a saving
for you as well as a profit to us; first, because as producers
and manufacturers selling direct, the profits of manufacturer,
jobber and retailer are eliminated; and second, because we
save the import duty on ostrich feathers.
Kind to Our Ostriches
Feathers from California Birds May be Worn Without Com-
punction by Humane Women
(By direct wire to ITe Los Angeles Times)
YORK (Pa.), Jan. 9, 1906 — (Exclusive Dispatch) — With-
out leaving themselves open to a charge of heartlessness,
women may wear ostrich feathers, provided they come from
the farm in California. This was the dictum of Mary E.
Lovell, General Secretary of the Pennsylvania Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, delivered before the
Young Woman’s Club today.
“I can vouch for these feathers,” said Miss Lovell, “for I
have visited the ostrich farm in California and found that
there was no cruelty practiced there.”
We have 200,000 satisfied mail-order customers. Are you one?
MALE OSTRICH
Stands 9 feet high — weighs 350 pounds
A Prize Winner at the Cawston Farm
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Our Trade Mark
We show here a fac-simile of our trade mark, consisting
of a celluloid plate, which will be found on every Cawston
Tip, Plume, Boa or Stole leaving our factory, and is attached
to the quill on the under side of the feather.
This trade mark is a guarantee of quality and insures you
against inferior goods. Individually and alone, each Cawston
feather must reach the highest standard of excellence that
good material and first-class workmanship can attain.
When you receive your feather, look for the trade mark.
It is our bond — backed by over twenty-three years of success
in raising and manufacturing ostrich feathers.
This trade mark insures the purchaser that she is getting
ostrich feathers that are superior to all others. Cawston
feathers have captured first prizes at world’s Expositions.
If in any way your order is unsatisfactory, return it to us
promptly in good condition, and if you so desire, your money
will be returned.
A Fire Proof Warehouse at the Cawston Farm, South Pasadena
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Beautiful Semi-tropical Grounds and Aviary of Rare Birds, at the Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena
Souvenirs of Our
Ostrich Farm
Tourists who visit our ostrich
farm usually desire several souve-
nirs, both for their own collections
and to present to friends at home.
We also have mail-orders for
many, and for the convenience of
these shoppers we present here-
with photographs and prices of
some of the most popular articles.
Free Delivery Anywhere
No. 420, Genuine ostrich egg shells in
perfect condition, delivered secure-
ly packed $1.00
No. 421, Ostrich egg shells decorated
as shown, and mounted on orange-
wood stand complete $2.00
No. 422, Sterling silver souvenir
spoon, tea size, picture of ostrich
engraved in bowl $1.50
No. 423, Orange-wood paper knife,
hand painted, picture of ostrich on
blade $0.25
No. 425, Large photographs of Ostrich
Farm scenes; varied assortment of
subjects, each $0.25
No. 426, Tape measure in celluloid
case; both sides decorated with
Farm scenes; sixty-inch measure,
good spring $0.35
No. 427, Celluloid and nickel-plated
match safe; Farm scenes on each
side; an excellent match safe.. $0.35
No. 428, Aluminum ash or pin tray,
five inches in length ; pretty shape
with large Ostrich Farm scene in
bottom $0.15
No. 429, Orange-wood paper weight;
hand painted ostrich on top, felt
protector on bottom ; burnt edge ;
shows grain of wood perfectly .. $0.35
No. 430, Orange-wood napkin ring
with hand painted ostrich ; shows
grain of wood $0.30
POSTAL CARDS of the os-
triches in endless variety, fifteen
cents per dozen.
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Old Ostrich Feathers Are
Valuable
A good ostrich feather, like a diamond, never loses a cer-
tain intrinsic value. No matter how faded, limp or broken
your old, discarded Tips, Plumes or Boas may be, we can
make of them almost new goods. At our factory much at-
tention is devoted to repair work, which is handled by the
same skilled operators who manufacture our new goods.
Repairing
Ostrich Feather Goods
Flumes, Boas or Tips which are faded or discolored can
be re-dyed or cleaned and curled to look like new. A num-
ber of old Plumes can be made into any style Plume desired.
If you have a bunch of old goods among which there are one
or two well-preserved feathers which can be used for the top
layer, we can utilize the balance of the old for the lining, and
in this way make new Plumes at the bare cost of labor. If,
however, among your goods there are no single feathers
which will answer for the top layer, we will supply a new
feather for the top and use your old stock for the under side.
In this manner also old Boas can be made into handsome
Plumes. A one and one-half yard Boa can be made into two
handsome nineteen-inch Plumes with the addition of a nine-
teen-inch feather for the top layer of each. This process
saves about half the cost of new goods.
How to Order Repairing
Ordinarily it is more satisfactory for you to send us your
old feathers, stating what you desire, and let us write you if
the quantity is sufficient and of the right character to pro-
duce the articles you wish, or you can send us the old goods
and allow us to make suggestions as to what we can best
make from them. If your stock is narrow and small, it will
not make up into as wide a Plume as though it were broader,
but can be utilized to good advantage in making a number
of small Plumes or Tips. No especial care need be used in
sending us old feathers. Pack them in a box or put into a
large envelope and mail them to us.
Enclose your name and address in the package; also write
your name and address on the outside of the package and
write us a separate letter of instructions.
If you are satisfied that your feathers will work up into
the article desired, send a remittance with your order. If we
find we cannot make what you wish, we will write you and
hold the goods until we hear from you.
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SHRINKAGE. Ostrich feathers shrink in dyeing, especially
if dyed black. Allowance should be made
for this in sending orders. Do not be afraid of sending too
many feathers. If there are any which we do not use, they
will be returned with the new.
HOW TO MEASURE. In measuring a feather, stretch it
out flat, and measure from the tip
to the heel. Do not include in your measurement the length
of the quill which extends beyond the heel.
COLORS. Be sure to state the colors you desire in sending
us feathers for dyeing, enclosing sample of shade
if possible. We cannot, of course, make light colors out of
dark ones, but we can make any shade desired from white or
light Plumes.
STYLES. In ordering old goods re-made, state plainly
what style of shape and curling you desire, giving
us the name and the number of the page in this catalogue on
which the article you wish duplicated appears.
For Prices See Page 38
By reference to the price list you will note the cost of any
feather you may desire made from old goods. Should it
occur that you desire a nineteen-inch Plume, and send us
only sufficient material to make a seventeen-inch, we will use
our own stock combined with yours and charge a little extra.
Important
REMITTANCE IN FULL must accompany all orders
for our repair department. We prepay entire shipping
charges. Be sure to write your full name and address in-
side the box, also on the outside wrapper. Write a separate
letter of instructions, which should contain the remittance.
Postage stamps accepted if post-office or express money order
or bank draft cannot be easily obtained.
Send us your old ostrich feathers. We will
advise you what to do with them. We cannot tell
until we see them. Do not delay by writing first.
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Prices for Curling
Tips, 5 to 9 inches, curled in any style .... $0.10
Plumes, 10 to 14 inches, curled in any style.. .20
Plumes, 15 to 20 inches, curled in any style.. .25
Plumes, 21 inches, curled in any style 50
Greater lengths charged in proportion.
Short Boas for neck, curled 50
Long Boas, per yard, curled 1.00
Cleaning and Curling or Dye-
ing and Curling
Tips, 5 to 9 inches $0.20
Plumes, 10 to 14 inches 50
Plumes, 15 to 20 inches 75
Plumes, 21 inches 1.00
Greater lengths charged in proportion.
Short Boas, for neck 1.00
Long Boas, per yard 1.75
Adding New Tops
The prices include a new top feather of the very best
quality, cleaning or dyeing your feathers, making them up as
the lining or backing for the new Plume, and curling in any
desired style.
Under 13 inches long $1.00
14 to 15 inches long 2.00
16 to 17 inches long 3.00
18 to 19 inches long 4.00
20 inches long 5.00
Greater lengths charged in proportion.
Old Feathers for Willow Plumes
A new departure in our Repair Department has been made by us to
which we wish to draw particular attention. We can now take your old
ostrich plumes and either by adding new stock or by using some of your
old plumes, change them into the fashionable willow plume at compara-
tively small cost.
To calculate the charges, measure the feather you desire willowed,
from the wire to the end of the quill. Our charge for willowing, if your
old feathers provide sufficient material, is 50 cents an inch. Should we
supply the material required to do the willowing on your own plume, the
charge is 75 cents per inch.
You will be more than pleased with the result, as when finished you
will have practically a new willow plume.
The prices quoted above include dyeing your plume any solid color —
should you wish them colored in two or more shades, it will be only 50
cents extra.
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A View on One of the Cawston Stock Ranches in California — We have over 1000 Ostriches
Cawston OstricH FeatHersi
Have Captured First Prizes at World’s Expositions
Omaha,
St. Louis, 1904
Buffalo, 1901
Portland, 1905
Jamestown, 1907
The Cawston Ostrich Farm
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all Parts of the World
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