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Peruvian fabrics (1916)

Crawford, M. D. C. (Morris De Camp), 1882-1949 · New York : Published by order of The Trustees [of the American Museum of Natural History] · leaf 22

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nt where the units of design were employed purely as convenient formsfor the massing of colors, we find a knowledge of color values as fine as theworld has ever seen. Even the finest examples of cashmere shawls andPersian rugs can show no more beautiful color schemes. The mechanicallimits of their… … Fig. 7. Tapestry showing the Conventional use of Cat Heads, Pachacamac. designers of modern textiles, such as upholstery materials, carpets, andhangings, should find in these old fabrics a priceless inspiration. All thearts of decoration, requiring the use of strong colors, might enjoy an…

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