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An illustration of eight people wearing textiles

Dura Europos Synagogue, panel WC3: David Anointed King by Samuel (CE 3rd Century). Ancient use of purple dye. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Imperial purple to Marie Antoinette’s fleas: The colourful history of textiles

ArtsNational Canberra and Susan-Kay Williams present a lecture exploring the fascinating history of how dyes were discovered and produced up to the 18th century.

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Group of 10 young children sitting under a Christmas tree with presents

Gypsy Pennefeather, Children under Christmas tree, 1995, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-143121718

Have yourself a merry Library Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit with recipes, crafts, music and more from the collection.

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Small handmade diaries of various sizes and designs, some in fabric cases

Philippa Webb, Artist's travel diaries of Philippa Webb, 1994-2015, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10025959

Travel around the world with artist Philippa Webb

Explore Philippa Webb's vibrant artist’s travel diaries and learn about her artistic style.

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A large book sitting propped open on a red piece of material. The left hand page shows text that reads '1. Exhibit me' and the right hand page shows a stamped black ink image.

Wendy Muche, Meatshop [detail], 1984, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2866647. Photograph courtesy of Dr Caren Florance.

Strange pages: Investigating artists' books with Dr Caren Florance

Dr Caren Florance presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into artists' books (books made by artists as art).

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Cover of the book 'Telling Lives'
Vintage Crochet

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Cover of the book 'Vintage Knits'
Vintage Knits

National Library of Australia

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NLA Publishing book
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Okamura Collection

667 books and periodical issues in English relating to Japan published between 1856 and 1942. The subject range is broad, including history, biography, religions, politics, literature, folklore, fine arts, gardening sports and more.

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