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

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Mahometane en Habit d'Eté, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Mahometane en Habit d'Eté, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Mahometane en Habit d'Ete, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier de Longo, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier de Longo, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerrier de Longo, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 14 of 33), 1900. Creator: Kamisaka Sekka

A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 14 of 33), 1900. Creator: Kamisaka Sekka
A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 14 of 33), 1900. Album of (thirty) color woodblock prints

Background imageMaterial Collection: A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 12 of 33), 1900. Creator: Kamisaka Sekka

A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 12 of 33), 1900. Creator: Kamisaka Sekka
A Thousand Grasses (Chigusa) (image 12 of 33), 1900. Album of (thirty) color woodblock prints

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle Ste. Christine, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle Ste. Christine, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Isle Ste. Christine, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Espagnole de Quito, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Espagnole de Quito, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Espagnole de Quito, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de Salamanque, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

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

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Barbaresque Enveloppé Iana son Manteau, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Barbaresque Enveloppé Iana son Manteau, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Barbaresque Enveloppe Iana son Manteau, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Textile, Rose, Designed 1883. Creator: William Morris

Textile, Rose, Designed 1883. Creator: William Morris
Textile, Rose, Designed 1883

Background imageMaterial Collection: Johan Adolf, 1575-1616, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, c1580. Creator: Anon

Johan Adolf, 1575-1616, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, c1580. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf, 1575-1616, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, c1580

Background imageMaterial Collection: Japanese Still Life, 1879. Creator: Elihu Vedder

Japanese Still Life, 1879. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Japanese Still Life, 1879

Background imageMaterial Collection: Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Isabella II (1830-1904), reg. Queen of Spain, married to King Francis of Spain, c19th century

Isabella II (1830-1904), reg. Queen of Spain, married to King Francis of Spain, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Isabella II (1830-1904), reg. Queen of Spain, married to King Francis of Spain, c19th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Shepherds in the Fields with Rainbow, 1885. Creator: Camille Pissarro

Shepherds in the Fields with Rainbow, 1885. Creator: Camille Pissarro
Shepherds in the Fields with Rainbow, 1885

Background imageMaterial Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Déshabillé Détoffe Siamoise, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Déshabillé Détoffe Siamoise, 1687. Creator: Jean de Dieu
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Deshabille Detoffe Siamoise, 1687

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différent Pays, Femme de Montauban, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différent Pays, Femme de Montauban, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Femme de Montauban, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Women Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

Women Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798

Background imageMaterial Collection: Women Stretching Silk (image 2 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

Women Stretching Silk (image 2 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Stretching Silk (image 2 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798

Background imageMaterial Collection: Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough

Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766. Additional Info: Here Maria, Lady Eardly, just over 20 years of age, faces us wearing an elegant white silk gown, a blue shawl over her arm

Background imageMaterial Collection: Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s Creator: Ikeda Eisen

Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille de l'Isle de Santorin, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille de l'Isle de Santorin, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Fille de l'Isle de Santorin, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Napolitaine Marchande de Diverses Etoffes, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Napolitaine Marchande de Diverses Etoffes, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Napolitaine Marchande de Diverses Etoffes, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Paper Hair-cord Maker, c1802. Creator: Hokusai

Paper Hair-cord Maker, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Paper Hair-cord Maker, c1802

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Nouvelle Calédonie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Nouvelle Calédonie, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de la Nouvelle Caledonie, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille Taïtienne Portant des Present au Roi, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille Taïtienne Portant des Present au Roi, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Fille Taitienne Portant des Present au Roi, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de Taïti, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de Taïti, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de Taiti, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Taïti, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Taïti, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi de Taiti, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Entree du Prince Guillaume, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Entree du Prince Guillaume, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Entree du Prince Guillaume, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Otafuku, Late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Hanabusa Itcho

Otafuku, Late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Hanabusa Itcho
Otafuku, Late 17th-early 18th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille Parée de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille Parée de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Fille Paree de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Nouvelle Zelande, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Nouvelle Zelande, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Nouvelle Zelande, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Chef des Patagons, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Chef des Patagons, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Chef des Patagons, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Montagnard du Mexique, c1797. Creators

Costumes de Différents Pays, Montagnard du Mexique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Montagnard du Mexique, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Mulatre Libre du Mexique, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Mulatre Libre du Mexique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Mulatre Libre du Mexique, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerriers Peruviens Ancien et Moderne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerriers Peruviens Ancien et Moderne, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerriers Peruviens Ancien et Moderne, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Topilzin de l'Acien Mexique, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Topilzin de l'Acien Mexique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Topilzin de l'Acien Mexique, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes Nobles Peruviennes, Moderne et Ancienne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes Nobles Peruviennes, Moderne et Ancienne, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femmes Nobles Peruviennes, Moderne et Ancienne, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: French Fashion Photograph, c.1895. Creator: Reutlinger

French Fashion Photograph, c.1895. Creator: Reutlinger
French Fashion Photograph, c.1895

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Amazone d'Afrique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Amazone d'Afrique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Amazone d'Afrique, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Terre de Natal, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Terre de Natal, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Terre de Natal, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: French Fashion Photograph, c 1895. Creator: Henri Manuel

French Fashion Photograph, c 1895. Creator: Henri Manuel
French Fashion Photograph, c 1895

Background imageMaterial Collection: French Fashion Photograph, Printed 1895 circa. Creator: Henri Manuel

French Fashion Photograph, Printed 1895 circa. Creator: Henri Manuel
French Fashion Photograph, Printed 1895 circa

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

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

Background imageMaterial Collection: Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constell

Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constell... c1450-c1550. Creator: Anon
Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constellations, between c1450 and c1550

Background imageMaterial Collection: Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty




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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.