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"From ancient artifacts to modern marvels, the world is woven together by the power of material

Background imageMaterial Collection: Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28

Background imageMaterial Collection: Ethel Mandel dancers, portrait photograph, 1934 Jan. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ethel Mandel dancers, portrait photograph, 1934 Jan. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ethel Mandel dancers, portrait photograph, 1934 Jan. 27

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Background imageMaterial Collection: Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Daughters of Isadora Duncan

Background imageMaterial Collection: Mrs. Drake, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Drake, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Drake, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 10

Background imageMaterial Collection: Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6

Background imageMaterial Collection: House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Creator: Arnold Genthe

House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Creator: Arnold Genthe
House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. 17. Address: Sefton Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York. House designed in 1922 by Clinton and Russell for cosmetics executive Lillian Sefton Dodge

Background imageMaterial Collection: Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Series: Lives of Modern People

Background imageMaterial Collection: Beauty, between c1887 and c1890. Creator: Chikanobu Yoshu

Beauty, between c1887 and c1890. Creator: Chikanobu Yoshu
Beauty, between c1887 and c1890. Series: Eastern Customs, Enumerated Blessings

Background imageMaterial Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, Détoffe Siamoise, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, Détoffe Siamoise, 1687
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, Detoffe Siamoise, 1687

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Dalecarlie, c1797. Creator

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Dalecarlie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de la Dalecarlie, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot

A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Still Life With Apples & Pineapple In Baskets. Book: The Pencil of Nature

Background imageMaterial Collection: Woman's two-piece dress ensemble with matching hat, blue silk velvet. c.1880. Creator: Unknown

Woman's two-piece dress ensemble with matching hat, blue silk velvet. c.1880. Creator: Unknown
Woman's two-piece dress ensemble with matching hat, blue silk velvet. c.1880

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fixed fan of green silk with straw embroidery and wooden handle, England, c.1740. Creator: Unknown

Fixed fan of green silk with straw embroidery and wooden handle, England, c.1740. Creator: Unknown
Fixed fan of green silk with straw embroidery and wooden handle, England, c.1740

Background imageMaterial Collection: Woman's yellow silk shoe with 'louis heel', England, between c.1760 and c.1765. Creator: Unknown

Woman's yellow silk shoe with "louis heel", England, between c.1760 and c.1765. Creator: Unknown
Woman's yellow silk shoe with "louis heel", England, between c.1760 and c.1765

Background imageMaterial Collection: Pair of woman's silk damask shoes with buckles, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: Unknown

Pair of woman's silk damask shoes with buckles, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: Unknown
Pair of woman's silk damask shoes with buckles, between 1740 and 1750

Background imageMaterial Collection: Woman's robe à la française, England, c.1765. Creator: Unknown

Woman's robe à la française, England, c.1765. Creator: Unknown
Woman's robe a la francaise, England, c.1765

Background imageMaterial Collection: Woman's dress (bodice and skirt), England, c.1865. Creator: Unknown

Woman's dress (bodice and skirt), England, c.1865. Creator: Unknown
Woman's dress (bodice and skirt), shot (changeable) silk taffeta trimmed with silk satin and machine-made lace, England, c.1865

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne de Kamtschatka, c1797. Creators

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne de Kamtschatka, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysanne de Kamtschatka, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir - reading the Grunt'h, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir - reading the Grunt'h, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir [in India] - reading the Grunt'h - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. The Gooroos are the spiritual guides of the Sikhs

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fashions for October, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for October, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for October, 1858. 1. Dress in the new style called a six lis. It has a double skirt - the upper one consisting of six breadths of silk of two different kinds...The corsage is three-quarter

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fashions for September, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for September, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for September, 1858. We may here describe a few dresses worn during the fetes at Cherbourg by ladies of distinguished rank

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Dress of very rich Azof-green silk, with two skirts

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fashions for July, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for July, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for July, 1858. Fig. 1: Dress of green silk, with quilles or sides trimmings of black passementerie...The corsage, which is pointed at the waist

Background imageMaterial Collection: Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli

Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli
Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence, Unknown date

Background imageMaterial Collection: King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643. Creator: Karel van Mander III

King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643. Creator: Karel van Mander III
King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643

Background imageMaterial Collection: The Royal Visit to the City: the Indian Ball-Room at the Guildhall, 1876. Creator: C.R

The Royal Visit to the City: the Indian Ball-Room at the Guildhall, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to the City: the Indian Ball-Room at the Guildhall, 1876. Temporary ballroom...destined for a new council-chamber...This magnificent apartment

Background imageMaterial Collection: Ketty Rindskopf, c1870s. Creator: Ernst Josephson

Ketty Rindskopf, c1870s. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Ketty Rindskopf, c1870s

Background imageMaterial Collection: Hedvig Sophia (1681-1708), Swedish princess, 1700s. Creator: David von Krafft

Hedvig Sophia (1681-1708), Swedish princess, 1700s. Creator: David von Krafft
Hedvig Sophia (1681-1708), Swedish princess, c1700s

Background imageMaterial Collection: The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 13 of 33), 1900. Creator: Kamisaka Sekka

A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 13 of 33), 1900. Creator: Kamisaka Sekka
A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 13 of 33), 1900. Album of (thirty) color woodblock prints



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"From ancient artifacts to modern marvels, the world is woven together by the power of material. 🌍✨ In North America, a Bakelite telephone stands as a symbol of communication's evolution over time. 📞 Meanwhile, Mexico's Teotihuacan whispers tales of an ancient civilization through its majestic ruins. A souvenir blanket adorned with a vibrant Aztec calendar design captures the essence of this rich culture. Across the Atlantic in England, Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace showcases architectural brilliance and innovation that continues to inspire generations. The flags of the German Empire fluttered proudly in another era, representing national identity and unity. Artistry takes center stage with fabric designs like Art Gout Beaute from 1924, where creativity intertwines with functionality. On a more mysterious note, Roswell's UFO crash sparks curiosity about extraterrestrial encounters that remain shrouded in secrecy. The DNA molecule unravels life's intricate code while Ghana's Ashanti Region reveals cultural heritage through its traditional textiles in Kumasi. Byzantine silk textiles dating back to the 10th century offer glimpses into history within Ste. Foy’s Treasury. The Suffragette W. S. P. U sash boldly declares "Votes for Women, " reminding us of hard-fought battles for equality and empowerment throughout history. Nature also displays its awe-inspiring beauty; be it Halemaumau Crater’s lava steam vent illuminating Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or Nevada Fall cascading alongside Half Dome and Liberty Cap at Yosemite National Park. Material connects us all – past, present, and future – weaving stories that shape our world.