Girdle
This beaded girdle was worn by the people of Basutoland, South Africa. It is made of four thick strands of black and pink glass beads, and decorated with panels of green, white and black beads. Within ...
Headband
This is a headband from a Xhosa speaking tribe in South Africa. It is made from green and red glass beads, cotton and leather. Within South African culture beadwork ornaments were made by the women, and ...
Necklace
This necklace was worn by the chiefs of South African tribes, near the Cape. It is made from flat, circular beads of ostrich egg shells. The label on the necklace reads "Bone ornament worn by African ...
Railway Poster - Western Highlands of Scotland
London and North Eastern Railway A poster advertising the western highlands. It depicts men in kilts with red and white diamond pattern socks, holding flags and swords. The central figure, 'Prince Charlie', ...
Sash
This beaded sash was worn by the chiefs of indiginous North American tribes, possibly in the Great Lakes region. The sash is made from blue and white glass beads that have been mounted onto a skin backing....
Travel Poster - Abruzzo, Italy
Italian State Tourist Department A poster advertising Abruzzo, Italy. It depicts nine women in traditional costume outside a church, with mountains in the background.