(by Else Ostergard) A fascinating look at the 1921 archaeological find at Herjolfsnaes, Greenland, a settlement for almost 500 years until around 1450. The title comes from how the textiles were found. Color photos of the garments retrieved, as well as a description of their construction with patterns. Detailed coverage of textile processes including dyeing. Color and black & white throughout. Hard, 296 pp., 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 ISBN 8772889357

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