#and undated their wool designs

[lieutenantbiscute]

Y’all wanted dwarves so have some dwarves!

Translations:

(Sons of Fundin talking abt Bagginshield)

Dwalin: No, you can’t kill them Balin—

Balin: HES TAKING FOREVER!!

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Dori: DONT GET INVOLVED WITH THE LINE OF DURIN

(Nori and Ori involved w/ Dwalin and Fili)

[beautyofnavajoart]

Doll: baby in typical carrying frame; Doll of Navajo woman, fabric body & clothes, wool hair, bead & metal jewelry. Fabric; Wood; Wool; Glass bead; Metal; Leather. 11.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 4.1 cm; 20.3 cm x 8.1 cm x 4.3 cm

This image shows two handmade dolls, featuring a Navajo woman and a baby in the typical carrying frame. Both dolls have hair made of wool and are wearing beaded and metal jewelry. Though the work is undated, one can assume it was made during the mid-1800s from the woman’s dress and the doll’s stylistic traits. Dolls in this era were usually made to be sold to tourists, or sometimes for personal use as a way to maintain cultural heritage and show the daily life of a Navajo community member. Some of these dolls were also used as fashion inspiration for Navajo women, much like how the European fashion dolls of the 16th century were used to advertise pieces by designers for clients overseas without having to paint it (like a prototype of sorts). Navajo women and European women influenced each other’s styles in this era; European wives would go back to their homes with Navajo style clothing and vice versa sometimes. For example, some Navajo women were inspired by the maximalist use of satin in Europe and incorporated it into their dress (or substituting it with velvet), personalizing it with silver and coin buttons. The moccasins, leg wraps, floral skirt, and wide belt are also typical of Navajo dress in this time. 

Though some Navajo dolls were meant to be sacred or instructional (and the excavation of them deeply upset local communities for possibly inflicting harm on themselves), these dolls seem to be more recreational, meant to be played with or collected, as they are not decorated like kachina dolls, which would have a more instructive role in teaching children the nation’s mythology. Additionally, the presence of the baby doll lends itself to the idea that this work was more showing cultural and daily life, and was meant to be collected/shared rather than revered. 

SOURCES:

Spain, James N. “Navajo Culture and Anasazi Archaeology: A Case Study in Cultural Resource Management.” Kiva, vol. 47, no. 4, 1982, pp. 273–78. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/30247346.

[xaviergalatis]

The image showcases a cyclist piloting a bicycle made of a metal steel or iron material framed fixed gear bicycle; equip with a metal steel foot cage retention, 700c circumference wheelset( materials unknown , however a wide verity of materials has been used to fabricate rims and tires). The design of fixed gear bicycles remains almost identical as it is in modern day 21st century.

The cyclist is driving his bicycle through a wooden velodrome. A special track that is circular and serves as a location for cycling training, similar to an ice rink for figure skating. The velo drone is made of wooden plies that are carefully crafted by hand and measured and feature sweeps and inclined terrain. The floor boards are similar to a ballet studio floor. The cyclist is infact very stylish fellow of his 1900's era. He is clothed in what seems to be a wool blend sweater and possibly a wool pants bottom with a fashion forward low profile slim fitting shoe made of likely leather or waxed fabrics likely made by a shoe smith or possibly crafted by a cobbler to be specific for cycling and walking needs.

I'm taking note of the handle bar system on the bicycle, it is a drop style bar with the handle bar grips sitting below the bicycles top tube level .the bicycle appears to be in amazing mint condition, perhaps it is fresh from the manufacturer. I can notice that the crankset is a "cotter- pin " style connection which is almost obsolete in modern day cycling manufacturing in the 21st century..... However cotter pin style cranksets are still available; they just are not very common this image has been mirrored / flipped horizontaly. For the purpose of symmetry and symmetrical aesthetics etc. You want to be even and symmetrical with cycling with the left and right sides mirror each other.

This cyclist in the picture is likely either a professional cyclist or just a fellow hobbyist of the sport. Could likely be a thug or mafia or

Possibly a circus performer ; fixed gear bicycle was popular with the circus

Image is undated however

[greatpacificbooks]

Book For Sale ~ Cincinnati Regalia Co (1928) Steamboat Uniforms + Caps CATALOG Nautical Maritime https://ebay.us/coD8ZP

A delightful look at commercially available commercially produced boating broadcloth uniforms, embroidered insignias and outfits from the early 20th century. Includes flags of Navy wool or cotton, burgees flags, and pennants. Shows designs for marine retailers, general merchandise, department stores and jobbers.

Nicely illustrated, thoroughly engaging!

Ideal catalog for costumers, reenactments for designs made popular in America nearly 100 years ago. Includes model numbers and price lists. Perfect guide for collectors, designers, restorers, period prop departments or dealers in antique maritime clothing and flag designs.

Paper / Soft cover reprint edition (modern, undated) in very good condition,