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New Britain Museum of American Art: Costumes

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting way to study the history of American portraiture, by focusing on the clothing of those who sat for their portraits.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 1: La Rutina Diaria

For Students 9th - 10th
In this first unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about the history of Spain and how to talk about their daily routine. Vocabulary includes reflexive verbs, bath items, schedules, the simple future tense, and clothing....
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Kyoto Costume Institute

Kyoto Costume Institute: Kci Digital Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of Western styles of clothing, in timeline format, inspire us with the vastness and novelty of human creation. Examples span 250 years of changing styles in fashion, with the earliest articles dating from the eighteenth century.
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Smithsonian Institution

The Fabric of Moroccan Life Urban Textiles and Costumes

For Students 3rd - 8th
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt Daily Life: Flax

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the development and use of flax in the production of linen in ancient Egypt.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egypt Clothing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out how the ancient Egyptians used their resouces to make clothing.