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The Price of Feathers | The Swamp

The surprisingly violent history of women’s hats — and the women who set a new, humane trend in fashion.

When demand for plumage was high, the Everglades became a hunting ground. More and more people learned about the hidden cost of fashion and began to object.

Learn more about the economy and ecology of the Florida Everglades in our documentary, THE SWAMP. More about the film, including where to watch: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/swamp/