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Peruvian fabrics (1916)

Crawford, M. D. C. (Morris De Camp), 1882-1949 · New York, The Trustees · leaf 43

An illustration from Peruvian fabrics, 1916, leaf 43
gn might have appeared on a vase dug up in the Aegean Islands. If such had been its origin, it would long since have served as an example of the love of beauty supposed to be peculiar to that portion of the globe. Two shades of brown were used, both dyed cotton. Each fabric contains 40 warp and 40… … Fig. 20 (B-4600). Finest Example of Double Cloth Technique in the Collection. collection. It is a medium-sized coca leaf bag. The yarns are two-ply cotton, very well spun. The colors are white and brown and the designs composed of a series of small geometric figures arranged in a pleasing man¬ ner.…

Indians of South America -- Textile industry and fabrics · Textile fabrics -- Peru

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