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GIORGIO ANTIOCHENO

  GIORGIO ANTIOCHENO KNEELING AT THE FEET OF THE VIRGIN– 12TH CENTURY MOSIAC– CHIESA DELLA MARTORANA, PALERMO   The penula-style large hooded cloak that Mary is wearing is embroidered in gold and adorned with a type of knotted fringe; the long tunic has fitted sleeves hemmed at the wrist with …

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VILLAROSA

  Could be the extreme-measure solution for someone having to wear a tuxedo but doesn’t have an Ascot tie. Basically you tie a knot, both ends of which must be the same width.

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MOHAWK

  MOHAWK Mohawk Warrior, 1750 A running Mohawk warrior passes a tree on which there is a pictograph testimony of war. He’s holding an English rifle and a metal tomahawk decorated with tufts of scalp on one end. The powder horn is French and is worn over a wool bag …

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