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Magazine of the Week

by Beth Posted on November 27, 2018

Hi, everyone! This week’s MoW is one of my personal favorites. It’s nerdy, it’s scholarly, and it’s the journal I most aspire to write for. Textile History is one of the oldest peer-reviewed journals that addresses topics related to fashion, … Continue reading →

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Magazine of the Week

by Beth Posted on July 25, 2016

Hi, everyone! For a summer time treat, we offer this oldie but goodie, National Geographic. It is published monthly in Washington D.C. We have a complete run of this in the open stacks on the 6th floor. It’s fascinating to … Continue reading →

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Old Silk, Old Roads, Old Habits

by Beth Posted on September 23, 2014

Last week, I came across an article which highlights some recent textile finds in Milan.   These relics are associated with the early Christian Saint Ambrose, who was elected bishop of the city of Milan in 374 C.E. What makes … Continue reading →

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