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India Trip_025

Item

Open journal with a collage of a man and woman in traditional attire, holding a Taj Mahal model.
Title
India Trip_025
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image shows an open journal featuring a collage on both visible pages. In the center is a detailed, stylized depiction of a man and woman in traditional attire, facing each other and holding a plate with a model of the Taj Mahal. Their headgear and clothing are ornate, featuring intricate patterns and embellishments. A halo surrounds each of their heads. The background is a deep green with floral motifs, and red floral decorations are scattered throughout the pages. On the left and right sides of the collage, there are painted or printed leaf and flower patterns on a light green background. At the top of the right page, several small text labels are affixed.
Identifier
030_013014-021714_india_book
Dates Completed
January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
Keywords
Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
Transcription
Agra Taj Mahal February 8, 2014
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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