Dusty Miller
Early 19th Century
Originator Unknown
Dressed by Alastair Gowans
Scotland

Thread:    Black, prewaxed 6/0.
Tag:    Fine oval silver tinsel and golden yellow floss.
Tail:    Golden pheasant crest and Indian crow (subs dyed pheasant neck).
Butt:    Black ostrich herl.
Body:    Rear two-thirds, embossed silver tinsel; front third, orange floss.
Rib:    Oval silver tinsel.
Hackle:    Golden-olive-dyed hackle over orange floss.
Throat:    Speckled guinea fowl.
Under Wing:    Two strips of white-tipped turkey tail set back to back.
Wings:    Married strands of teal, yellow, scarlet, and orange swan (subs goose shoulder), speckled bustard (subs turkey), florican bustard (subs turkey) and golden pheasant tail. Outside has narrow married strips of pintail or teal and barred wood duck; roof of bronze mallard.
Sides:    Jungle cock.
Topping:    Golden pheasant crest.
Horns:    Blue and yellow macaw.
Head:    Black tying thread.
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