Threads of History

Musings and tidbits on textile design and creation, from prehistory to the modern day.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

A floral 'Spanish shawl'...

...that isn't Spanish at all.

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Posted by The Dreamstress at 6:18 PM 1 comment:
Labels: 1920s

A souvenir of Tripoli

See also the Souvenir of Egypt

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Posted by The Dreamstress at 6:10 PM No comments:
Labels: 20th century

The butterfly dress

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Posted by The Dreamstress at 6:03 PM 2 comments:
Labels: 1920s
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