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13,00 textiles and related objects spanning a broad spectrum of times, places, & techniques from archeological material (primarily Peruvian & Coptic) through contemporary fiber art. Particular strengths are ethnographic textiles & costumes (especially S. & S.E. Asian & Latin American material) as well as Eurpean & American home furnishing & apparel fabrics. The collection features both handmade and industrially produced objects created from a wide range of weaving, printing, off loom techniques, including embroidery and lacemaking, including works of noted designers such as Jack Lenor Larsen and Dorothy Liebes. Fiber artists are also represented from early works by Peter Collingwood and Claire Zeisler to more recent works by Morgan Clifford and Mary Bero. FragmentChancay culture
Bidang (woman's skirt)Iban people
Chasuble PanelItaly, Genoa "Chinese Lady"by Mary Bero
"Gazelles"Designed by Paul Poiret for Schumacher Huipil (woman's blouse)
Pocomchi people Kanchali (woman's blouse)
Lace Inset Europe |
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Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection 1300 Linden Dr. Rm 378 Human Ecology, Madison, WI 53706 Phone: 608-262-1162 Copyright © 2008 The Board of
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