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Indigo in the Early Modern World
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Short article about the history of indigo dyes in human civilization, and its associations with political power and religious ritual. Author: Anne Mattson.
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Stretched Supports
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Short article about the history and properties of linen, cotton and canvas support fabrics for painters. Instructions for the stretching of canvas. From True Art. Author: Steven Saitzyk.
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Richard Guest: The Steam Loom, 1823
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Short article about the history of the steam driven weaving loom which caused an explosion in output and a sharp reduction in labor costs.
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Tapestry, Brocade and Damask
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Collection of short articles about the history of hand woven tapestries. Descriptions of the construction and design of tapestries, and brocade and damask woven fabrics. Author: Nancy Kelley.
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