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  Moccasins decorated with beads and silk ribbon layers about the ankles are often associated with the tribes of the Great Lakes. This pair of moccasins was found at the Niagara Falls in the middle of last century.

  Even his signature, a G with a star, is easily recognizable for its synthetic style, set vertically in column-style, almost like the signatures of the Japanese artists which he drew inspiration from for his billboards. It is said that the logo came about casually, since the first design chosen …

  BERLINGHIERO BERLINGHIERI – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – DATING FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE XIII CENTURY – ART GALLERY, LUCCA   The hood over the mantle, which harshly frames the face, was generally worn by older women. Note the fringe on the left side which is vaguely reminiscent …

  This knot is tied in the same manner as the Andy Capp used for scarves. In this case the square handkerchief is folded to form a band which is then tied and slipped into the shirt.

  WEEPING WOMEN (DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX, DATING FROM THE EARLY XIII CENTURY) – CITY MUSEUM, PISA   The mantel draped over the head is a sign of advanced age or mourning. Sumptuary laws regulate demonstrations of grief and limit the number of persons which can carry the coffin and …