Birds of a Feather: Kingfisher Coloration
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Date
September 19, 2025
Location
Chicago, IL
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Hear about the interdisciplinary nature of the field of cultural heritage research as you examine kingfisher feathers and learn the science behind their structural color, and see unique pieces from the China collections showcasing the craft of tian-tsui, or feather inlay technique, which utilizes kingfisher feathers to create these objects.
Key Speaker: Madeline Meier, Hortense de La Codre, Jamie Kelly
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