MOCHA WARE

I spotted the second image (the jug) at a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY over the holidays. The oozing, puffy graphic was so bizarre and contemporary, I loved it! My DP did a little research and found that mocha ware is ‘a uniquely English form of decorating earthenware‘ made in the 1800′s England. And it [...]

MAN & BEST FRIEND

Men heads as flower containers, 1685 London. Mans best friend, doggies, as money banks, by George Adium, 1717 London. via University of Wisconsin – Decorative Arts & Material Culture  

CLOAK IT

    Cloaks of feathers, wool, and flax. Made by Maori people of New Zealand, late 19th century. via British Museum  

HEAD & SHOULDERS

What to wear on/over your head and on/over your shoulder. 1. Blanket by Evangelista Soza Likan Anta, 2004-2005 2. Huipil/shirt, culture-Mam Maya, Guatemala, c.1980 3. Hood, culture-Asháninka (Campa/Chuncha), Peru, 1925 4. Bag, culture-Tepehuán, Mexico, 1935 5. Burden basket with burden strap, culture-Makah, 1890s 6. Man’s hat, Wixarika (Huichol), Mexico, 1935 7. Necklace, makers- Xario Domingos [...]

MADE IN…

Europe, 1800s Russia, 1800s France, 1800s Macedonia, 1800s Macedonia, 1900s Palestine Nigeria, 1970s. Made by Hausa. + + + Shoe gazer. via British Museum Thanks Alex!

MATERIAL CULTURE

Hodge podge of items. I’m studying up on the art of museum item photography. Really into the blanket on a box technique. Search results for Department of Material Culture, Colorado Historical Society via Denver Public Library

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