Photograph of Alison Balfour and her parrot, 1909
Black & white photograph of Alison Balfour (daughter of Lady Frances Balfour who regularly visited Tiree) on the steps of her home in Addison Road, London, with the African Grey Parrot `Kusakoo` that her fiancee Dr Milne gave to her as an engagement present in May 1909. The parrot was taught to say “no votes for women”! (original stored with 2012.16.6 filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
