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India Trip_037

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An open scrapbook showing textile patterns and a postcard of Indian architecture labeled "Jaipur."
Title
India Trip_037
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image displays an open scrapbook with two visible pages. The left page features a collage of three vertical bands with intricate textile patterns, predominantly in earthy tones such as brown, cream, and black, accented with colorful designs. The background of the left page is a muted pink with stylized pale yellow lines, almost resembling plant stems. The right page contains a postcard prominently showcasing an architectural scene depicting a richly detailed building, suggestive of traditional Indian palace architecture. Above the postcard, there is a small tab with the word "Jaipur." The top of the page functions as a calendar, indicating Monday, February 10, 2014. The overall theme is travel, with a focus on cultural and architectural elements.
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
Jaipur
Mon February 10, 2014
Rambagh Palace
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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