Duplikate

Duplikate

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland

About this work

This box holds a messy pile of old papers, fabric swatches, and colored strips. Some sheets have tiny drawings—tiny flowers, geometric shapes, or handwritten notes. A few cards show bold red and blue designs. The box looks like it’s been opened recently, with papers spilling out onto the table. The notes and colors suggest someone was testing ideas, maybe for patterns or symbols. The fabric swatches might be samples for clothing or decorations. Look up ethnology next to see how objects like this help us understand cultures.

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