Siwah Oasis (Eygpt) ; Siwah Oasis (Eygpt) -- Social life and customs; Weddings; Wedding costumes; Clothing and dress; 20th Century
This outfit was worn by a bride of the Siwa Oasis, located in Egypt near the Libyan border. The Siwa Oasis are well known for their beautiful embroidery, unique designs and elaborate jewelry. Many garments and accessories are embroidered with a...
India; Jewelry -- East Indian; Bracelets; Anklets (Ornaments)
India has a very rich history in ornate clothing and jewelry. When dressed in formal attire for special occasions, women are often covered from head to toe in all types of jewelry, including headdresses, hair ornaments, earrings, pendants, belts,...
Fire fighters--Indiana--Indianapolis; Indianapolis (Ind.). Fire Dept.--Periodicals; Indianapolis (Ind.). Fire Dept.--History; Indianapolis (Ind.)--History
Issue of The Helmet, a magazine published by the Indiana Firemens Assn., Indianapolis Local.
Thomas Carr Howe High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Thomas Carr Howe High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Weddings --Russia; Dolls; Russia; Russia -- Social life and customs
These dolls represent a young peasant bride and groom of late 19th century Russia. The bride, named Darya, wears clothing traditionally worn by married women from the Voronezh Province. Prokhor, the groom, wears clothing typically worn by a...
Hats; Headgear; Congo (Democratic Republic); Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Social life and customs; Lega (African people); Lega (African people) -- Social life and customs; Lega (African people) -- Clothing; Clothing and dress
In African societies, hats are often worn to reveal a person’s place in society or membership in a specific social organization. This hat was worn by a member of a special society called Bwami. Men and women of the Lega peoples in the Democratic...
Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Civilization--To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Antiquities; Amulets; Scarabs; Beads; Dung beetles
Amulets were objects thought to have magical powers worn by Ancient Egyptians for luck or protection. Scarabs, or dung beetles, were the most common amulet design of Ancient Egypt. The species of beetle represented in ancient Egyptian amulets and...
Arsenal Technical High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Arsenal Technical High School (Indianapolis, Ind.--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Broad Ripple High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Broad Ripple High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Emmerich Manual High School (Indianapolis, Ind.--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Shortridge High School--Students--Yearbooks; Shortridge High School--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Shortridge High School--Students--Yearbooks; Shortridge High School--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Thomas Carr Howe High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Thomas Carr Howe High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Thomas Carr Howe High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--Students--Yearbooks; Thomas Carr Howe High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)--History; High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis; School yearbooks--Indiana--Indianapolis.
Indians of North America; Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America; Indians of North America -- Rites and ceremonies; Indian dance -- North America; Indians of North America -- Folklore; Masks; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwakiutl art;...
This mask was created by contemporary Kwagiulth artist Buddy George. Called “Moon with Snakes” mask, it depicts a cosmological theme, as many Northwest Coast legends do. It embodies the moon, a celestial being that was, according to legend,...
Hanukkah; Toys; Teddy bears; Jews -- History -- 586 B.C.-70 A.D.
What religion do you think this teddy bear practices? The round cap on his head, prayer shawl around his neck and six-pointed stars on his feet show that he is Jewish! The cap, called a kiphah or yarmulke, is worn by Jewish men during worship,...
