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Detail of the head of the Minoan Ivory Goddess.
Project

Minoan Ivory Goddess

Of Africa
Project

Of Africa

Of Africa is a multiplatform and multiyear project aimed at rethinking historical and contemporary representations of Africa.
Front cover of the book Anyang and Sanxingdui.
Book

Anyang and Sanxingdui: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Chinese Civilizations

This study by the Bishop White Curator of Far Eastern Art, Chen Shen, presents the newest research and discoveries at Anyang and Sanxingdui. He conveys as well the romance of archaeology, the human
Photo of ROM staff at Indian Chintz workshop.
Project

“Indian Chintz” Workshop

Decorative textile fragment with geometric and floral patterns in blue, beige, and red tones.
Project

Roman and Islamic Textiles from the Egyptian Site of Quseir al-Qadim

Close-up of an ivory dress bodice with a bow on the left shoulder.
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The Consumption, Social Function and Style of Couture in Toronto, 1945-1965

Close-up of beige woven net with knotted fringe on a black background.
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Textiles in the Social History of Colonial New England

The image shows a faded blue and white textile depicting a scene with figures and architectural elements.
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European Textile Printing, 1680-1780

Close-up of a light blue fabric with stitched quilted patterns including a butterfly and symmetrical lines.
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The Second-Hand Clothes Trade in 18th-century England

Vintage lace dress with sheer overlay and floral embroidery near the hem.
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The Production of Glamour: The Social History of Lingerie, 1909-1959

Black ink drawing on beige background showing a scene with stylized plants, animals, and a small building.
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Popular Culture of Rural China: Twentieth-Century Blue and White Folk Embroideries of Yunnan and Sichuan

Arabic script in black ink on a tan, textured surface, possibly parchment or fabric.
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Institutional, Social and Economical Aspects of the Production of Tiraz Textiles in the Mediterranean from Early Islamic Times up to the Crusades

Silk Chinese robe with embroidered floral and bird motifs on a pink background.
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A Survey of Ryukyuan/Okinawa Textiles in North American Collections

Colorful textile with intricate patterns depicting human figures, elephants, and floral motifs on a reddish-brown background.
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The Cultural Assumptions and Ideological Implications that Guided the Uses of Colour and Colour Theory in the mid-19th Century

Tunic fragment. Coptic. Egypt. Late Antique - Early Byzantine. 5th-6th century. All-wool weft-faced compound tabby with tapestry inserts. 968.323.1.
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Delineation of Coptic Weaving Characteristics