Muff made from Indian peacock feathers and silk, England, ca. 1885Muff made from Indian peacock feathers (Pavo cristatus) in iridescent blue/green and gold. Barrel shaped with the openings for the hands tilted inwards. At the top the feathers are arranged to form a ruff from which dangle pendant hop-like flowers made from the same feathers. The ruff is lined with black silk and padded.