Cloth - 24hr Image Thread

Prayers - Unanswered-interrupted ,purposely unfinished, the rough under painting, in response to the 'human comedy'
now occurring because of unpeaceful elements in our world, that undermine our best intentions for peace.

NOTE: This is very painterly,unfinished, purposely.Please examine closely at 100%.

When will it ever end....finish...man's inhumanity to man?
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I have left it unfinished to symbolically illustrate my thoughts in protest.

Helmets and swords placed on a piece of jute. Hope that qualifies.


Iconic still life of the sword and helmet of a northman or Viking. A sharp blade and a good helmet combined in one image make for a cool photo.
The Helmet is done after a histroic finding and is called "Gjermundbu"-Helmet.
Oh and ... historic Viking helmets had no(!) horns.


Iconic still life of the sword and helmet of a german crusader knight. A sharp blade and a good helmet combined in one image make for a cool photo.
The Helmet was inspired by a ground-finding near the german town of Dargen.
The sword is an authentic and museum quality recreation (certified from the blacksmith) of a genuine historic 13th century sword, it is consecrated by a priest of my hometown and goes by the Name "Barmunge"
"Barmunge" is an old medieval german dialect word for "compassion". It could be interpreted as mercyful if left in the sheath or showing mery when striking the final blow, ending the pain of the woundet opponent.



Iconic still life of the short sword (Gladius) and helmet of a roman Legionnaire. A sharp and pointed blade and a good helmet combined in one image make for a cool still life photo.
The original helmet (Typ Italic G) was found in a cave near Hebron. There is much evidence that the helmet was lost during the Bar-Kochba insurrection (132-135 AD). Typical of this helmet is the iron crossbar. These crossbars appeared, often later, in the early 1st century. AD. Just at the time of the Emperor Trajan's wars against the Dacians

Well a google search for stab and tapestry was interesting!!

Cloth made into curtains, throws and cushions in this image of a snoozing Monty Cat. He currently has a poorly paw so trying to stop him climbing and jumping. The vet is now richer!

Image one. Hot Summer Nights. A tangle of sheets
Image two. Towels and Sheets. A Victorian story

ENTRY............carry bags...

My Violin On Barcelona Shawl......or Throw

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Cruciform.....the shroud,drawing,symbolic

Trivia - no idea so a guess Ann Boleyn?

I thought I had nothing for the theme but someone kindly pointed out I do.

One of a small series of exotic oriental hookah pipes, this is a very ornate silver and blue hookah pipe, sitting on a silver platter in front of a pink and gold backdrop comprised of lengths of velvet cloth.

Flags and hot air balloons artypically made of cloth. Here's mine :)

Old Glory...

Wash Cloth

Made out of cloth by Mary Pickersgill, in this case, and not Betsy Ross. What kind of cloth, you may ask? The blue area of the flag and the red and white stripes are made of English wool bunting. The stars are made of cotton.

I photographed this flag flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD.



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~ Bill
~ My Fort McHenry Photography Blog

This still life photo of tomato pickles contains a vintage flour sack towel, vintage doily and some pink fabric with an old fashioned print as well as a fabric curtain in the background.

A woman once stood at this farmhouse window knowing she'd never see the world beyond. She'd stopped dreaming long ago.
Perspective


Life Distilled speaks to the essentials. Dry shelter, the prospect of food and drink, and a long overcoat hanging beside the door.

Another Flag flying in the wind

The jolly roger flies in front of a wild, cloudy sky in the air announcing mischief

Time for a new thread! I'm closing this now, I'll remind Abs to come back and reveal the trivia answer when she comes back :)


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Susan Maxwell Schmidt
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I have it on good authority straight from the UK news wire that our stabby, somewhat paranoid Lady of the Tapestries is none other than Queen Elizabeth the First of Her Name.

I bet her tapestries had rod pockets.

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Susan Maxwell Schmidt
So-so Group Moderator,
Sometimes Board Moderator and
Artist Extraordinaire