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JOGGING with MADONNA.

October 8, 2009

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Madonna jogging in the late 80s early 90s.
via LIFE

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CONSTANCE WEST ALBUM.

August 26, 2009

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via George Eastman House – Constance Sackville West album 1867.
Though there is debate that it could be Constance’s sisters Amy’s album. It’s beautiful either way.

Posted in 1800s, Artists, Books, Graphics, The East, women | 3 Comments »

MACEDONIAN APRONS.

August 25, 2009

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via the lovely Karen Barbé’s blog
Currently showing Ties with Tradition:Macedonian Apron Designs
at Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia.


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PACIFIC PLANTS.

August 15, 2009

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Woven plant fibers c.1920-30s. Made in Cook Islands.
via Museum of New Zealand

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PORTRAITS & TEXTILES.

July 16, 2009

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Pearl Bailey.

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Archie Savage.

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Thelma Carpenter.

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Billie Holiday.

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Inez Dickerson.

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Ladybird Cleveland.

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Carmen De Levallade.

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Diahann Carroll.

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Eartha Kitt.

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Alvin Ailey

Lush rich portraits & incredible layers of textile by Carl Van Vechten. Color galore!!! via Beinecke Rare Book Library

Posted in 1960s, 1970s, Artists, Color, Fashions, Interiors, Music, NYC, women | 11 Comments »

STOLZL WALLS.

July 1, 2009

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The wall hangings of Bauhaus textile artist Gunta Stolzl.
A new book on Gunta Stolz from MoMA has just hit the shelves.
Thanks for the tip Carolyn!

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BELARUSIAN TOWELS.

June 22, 2009

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via Belarus Guide

Posted in 1930s, 1940s, Color, Designers, Home, Russia, women | 6 Comments »

UNDONE NEEDLEWORK.

May 27, 2009

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via Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

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GREY DAYS.

April 24, 2009

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Inside Grey Gardens 1977. via NYTimes Thanks BS

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EVA.

April 10, 2009

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Eva Zeisel.

Posted in 1950s, 1960s, Artists, Children, Color, Designers, Fashions, women | 2 Comments »

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