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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 65

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e relationship here evident. Lace is generally assumed to be a later textile refinement, but its originin useful fish nets makes it certain that many techniques Avere as old or evenolder than true woven design. In the collection are many fine bags madefrom two-ply yucca fiber yarns. The… … Fig. 34. Lace. 1916.] Crawford, Peruvian Fabrics. 165 MECHANICAL DESIGN. The term mechanical design has been chosen to designate a class of or-namentation produced solely by the mechanical operation of weaving.The patterns are absolutely devoid of either realistic or symbolical meaning.For this…

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