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Eternal Egypt: Textile Fragment With Chalice

For Students 9th - 10th
The circular linen fragment bears the blazon of the cupbearer in brown.
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Eternal Egypt: Piece of Ayyubid Linen Textile

For Students 9th - 10th
This piece of linen material is traced to the seventh century after Hijra (thirteenth century AD) from the Ayyubids era.
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Eternal Egypt: Piece of Textile Divided in Two

For Students 9th - 10th
This piece of cloth is woven from linen and wool and decorated with stylized people riding animals.
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Silk

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the origin of silk and the versatile garments that are made from it. Includes a glossary of the various kinds of silk.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: The Legacy of Genghis Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.
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Royal Botanic Gardens

Plant Cultures: Cotton

For Students 9th - 10th
Cotton is used to make over 40% of the world's textiles. You will find many interesting facts and a wealth of information about cotton on this informative resource.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Politics and Economics: Motul De San Jose, Peten

For Students 9th - 10th
Excavations at Motul de San Jose indicate that the site was more populated than previously thought. Findings indicate that production of textiles, tools, and ceramics were carried out in this city-state.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Household Archaeology in Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers dimensions of Mixtec household and density of urban village. Household ritual included food processing, tool and textile production, and ceramic production using molds. The importance of Rio Viejo as an urban center is discussed.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Representatives of Brother Nationalit

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Representatives of brother nationalities visit a textile machinery plant" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Preparing, Protecting, Preserving Family Treasures

For Students 9th - 10th
Advice from the Library of Congress about how to store, display, and protect family heirlooms, such as photographs, books, letters, and textiles.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibtion of artwork and artifacts from geographic regions across the Americas highlights the historic significance and diversity of material culture produced by Native Americans, past to present. With examples of textiles, ceramics,...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: A Song for the Horse Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit from the National Museum of the American Indian explores the close relationship of Native Americans and their horses through art, pottery, textiles, artifacts, and photographs. It traces this relationship from the 15th...
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University of Maryland

Morality in Manufacturing: The Case of Bowen and Mc Namee [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using primary source documents as evidence, students will create an annotated illustration depicting the situation among textile merchants in New York City while deciding in what ways do personal values influence business decisions.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of the Art Institute of Chicago, browse the full scope and focus of the museum's collections of French impressionism, photography, architectural drawing, European decorative arts, American art, textiles, African art,...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: The Last Auction

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive experience that allows students to walk through a small, farming town in South Carolina, and see its transition from a tobacco farming community and a textile based economy to a new economy. Witness the residents' struggles...
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Cross Innovation Hub Hamburg: Cross Innovation Network

For Students 9th - 10th
This platform displays cross-sectoral and cross-disciplinary innovation activities from all over Europe. Example projects include the use of algae to remove pollutants from water, harnessing thermal energy from roofs, and reusing...
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The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
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The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
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The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
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The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
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The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
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Hanging

For Students 3rd - 8th
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
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Cushion Cover

For Students 3rd - 8th
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
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Hanging

For Students 3rd - 8th
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

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