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π Jacqueline Hansen πΊπΈ was president of the International Runners Committee, which successfully lobbied the IOC to add womenβs endurance races
Her 1975 marathon World Best super light blue velour half-moccasin donated to MOWA is the #artefactoftheweek https://t.co/geX8YVuTHL
Potato Pete was created by the Ministry of Food during the WW2 as part of their βDig for Victoryβ campaign. With food imports to Britain severely depleted due to the war, the people of Britain were encouraged to grow their own food.
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In the cobbler's shop we have this ladies shoe-tree. Unfortunately it doesnβt grow shoes but is instead used to help dry and retain the shape of the shoe after it has been worn.
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This map was published by a Nazi newspaper in Jan 1939 & compares the economic situation in 1918 with that of 1933. This propaganda map intended to illustrate that the Nazis had broken the chains constricting Germany. #HolocaustExplained https://t.co/uBsqG5OGyl #ArtefactOfTheWeek
Check out the excellent #BitesizedAncientHistory blog created by our @ClassicsWarwick graduate, Kelsi Russell, with posts on #Egypt, #Greece, #Rome and an #ArtefactOfTheWeek. This and other great resources available at https://t.co/s6Y4rZns77 @profmcscott @classicsforall @EMACTUK
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This weeks artefact has been chosen by our social sec - Joe!
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The Mask of La Roche-Cotard is a Palaeolithic artefact dating to the Mousterian Period β when Neanderthals dominated Europe before the arrival of anatomically modern humans.
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The phaistos disk is a disk of fired clay found in the Minoan palace of Phaistos on Crete. The disk contains numerous stamped symbols on both sides.
This work card for Westerbork transit camp was issued #OTD 1943 to Dr Wiener's daughter, Ruth. Along with her mother and 2 younger sisters, Ruth was imprisoned first in Westerbork and later in Bergen-Belsen. Read @RoxzannBaker 2019 #blog https://t.co/6qigkW8ani #ArtefactOfTheWeek
"The revolution against Hitler!" #OTD 1933, the Nazis banned the Social Democratic Party of Germany. Although the party continued to operate in exile, many of its leaders and supporters were imprisoned and murdered by the Nazis. https://t.co/AeS0wjjRpm #ArtefactOfTheWeek
#ArtefactOfTheWeek : Bonda
Living in the Malkangiri hills, the women of the #BondaTribe, are semi clothed & cover their boddies with multiple layers of colourful beads & thick neck bands for protection from wild animals.Their headbands include a number of colourful beads as well.
#ArtefactOfTheWeek : Kalisi Pidha
Part of the superstitions & belief systems of the Paudi Bhuiyan tribe, the Kalisi Pidha, is a wooden seat fitted with nails. It is believed that in the event of possession by the mother goddess, people who sat on the seat would remain unharmed.
Gerty Simon: "In portraiture...everything depends on capturing the essence of a person" - 'Wie ich photographiere' (How I photograph), date unknown. Visit our #GertySimon exhibition to learn more about this largely forgotten artist: https://t.co/D3RAcEVGnG #ArtefactOfTheWeek
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This Kandarpa Ratha made with straw, depicts a group of gopis who come together to form a chariot that the beloved Krishna rides with Radha. A time consuming craft, the themes of the craft are drawn from local folklore, mythology & Jagannath culture.
Odisha being predominantly rice eating, straw is found in abundance. Used as feed, straw has been turned into craft by the artisans in Jirala, Dhenkanal.
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Thin flat silver wires are twisted together into zig-zag patterns to fill up a previously sketched design. Once aligned, the filigree is welded to a frame. #Heating and #bending give it a shape that when polished are a favourite with all!
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"Silver Filigree, locally known as ""tarakasi"" has captured the imagination of the people world over. Filigree is used to create a range of products with intricate and magnificent motifs.This craft remains popular both in the subcontinet and internationally. "
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#Iron is a #metal used by craftsmen to create both utility items & aesthetic utility items. Originally used to make weapons & tools, the craft now reflects realities of the changing times & a craftsman's response to it.
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Made using the lost wax process, the 108 Dhokra lamps can be found in all their magnificence at Kala Bhoomi.
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#ArtefactOfTheWeek : #Dhokra is made with clay models wound with wax wires, then covered with clay. Molten brass is poured once the model dries & takes the shape of the design of the wires & mould.
Thanks to the #artisans, who welcomed us home to be part of the #Process.
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