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Record Number:
4174
Author(s)/Creator(s):
Biscoglio , Frances M.
Contributor(s):
Title:
Unspun Heroes: Iconography of the Spinning Woman in the Middle Ages
Source:
Journal of Medieval and Renaissance Studies 25, 2 ( 1995): Pages 163 - 176.
Description:
Article Type:
Journal Article
Subject
(See Also)
:
Art History- General
Distaffs
Gender
Gender Reversal
Iconography
Power
Spindle
Spinning
Women in Art
Award Note:
Geographic Area:
General
Century:
General
Primary Evidence:
Illustrations:
Nine figures showing spindles and distaffs. Four manuscript illustrations. Two paintings. One sculpture. One casket cover. One plaque.
Table:
Abstract:
Related Resources:
Author's Affiliation:
Mercy College
Conference Info:
- , -
Year of Publication:
1995.
Language:
English
ISSN/ISBN:
00472573