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For the greater part of the Middle Ages, historical documents mention textiles only in the context of exchanges, gifts between rulers and especially commerce. From the 13th c., trade regulations ...

Subjects: History — Early history (500 CE to 1500)

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in The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts Length: 15874 words
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in The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art Length: 30529 words
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in The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture Length: 2250 words
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in The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome Length: 1549 words

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