How often do you see one of these? A vintage ostrich feather duster in its original packaging? 

For me this piece brings to mind those uniformed maids in vintage movies, with their starched white aprons and sensible shoes. I vaguely recall a show named Hazel. Do you? 

Regardless of how this inspires you, it's pretty cool. You could even just invert it in a cool vase and use it as a display. Let your imagination run wild--ostrich wild!