Trinkets and Charms: the use, meaning and significance of later medieval and early post-medieval dress accessories

This is a thematic study of dress accessories of late medieval to early post-medieval date from two regions of mainland Britain. It is an investigation of everyday objects which aims to re-engage the material world with past individuals. An interdisciplinary approach is used to understand how dress accessories were often more than ornaments, and how they intersected with and were integral to social, political and religious life. Accessories recovered from a range of excavated archaeological sites, chance finds and data recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), have been catalogued and investigated. Documentary evidence, paintings and tomb effigies are sources of evidence drawn upon throughout to supplement the archaeological evidence, to enhance the interpretations and to place the accessories into a wider social context. The accessories have been analysed using object biographies in thematic discussions based on aspects of daily life. The results demonstrate the overall homogenous nature of dress accessories used in the two border regions and there is little evidence to suggest that they were consciously used by later medieval and early-post medieval people to display a border identity. Chance finds and PAS results have extended our knowledge of the types of adornments worn and revealed types not frequently found in excavations. Some variation between and within regions is identified, such as an unusual distribution of dress hooks, the possible presence of ‘Hanseatic’ material in the northeast of England, and purposeful deposits of accessories of monetary value in the north-east of England. Long-term biographies are also identified where a number of accessory types had different meanings depending on their context of use. The themes of memory, heirlooms, and gift giving feature throughout the thematic discussions of the accessories. By viewing archaeological artefacts as things, this thesis endeavours to expand our knowledge of medieval dress accessories and past lives

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Gas turbine engine with convertible accessories

Drive means for connecting a gas turbine engine to its accessories are so constructed as to allow the accessories to be selectively positioned to any one of several predetermined circumferential positions about the perimeter of the engine. This feature permits convenient mounting of the same engine upon vehicles demanding radically different engine mounting arrangements

Selection of electrical accessories: a cost modelling approach

Electrical installations contribute to 6% -10% of the total cost of a typical house. Therefore, the selection of the most appropriate electrical accessories is very important from the client’s point of view. But lack of information about the products and prices makes these decisions very difficult for clients to make. Development of a product-cost model for the selection of electrical accessories could be seen as one of the solutions for this problem. Thus the authors have developed a product-cost model for the selection of electrical accessories for housing constructions in Sri Lanka. A market survey and a series of interviews were conducted in order to collect cost and product data pertaining to electrical accessories used in Sri Lankan domestic electrical installations. All the accessories identified were classified into five main categories based on their functionality. In the data analysis, three main cost categories were identified. On the other hand, three different designs were selected to represent the collection of accessories in a typical domestic electrical installation. Finally, a simple decision support system was developed as the front end for the developed product-cost model

Machinery, equipment and tools: A compilation

A selection of new hand tools, modifications of existing tools, and techniques developed in the course of NASA research and development project is presented. The items are presented in two sections: Power Hand Tools and Accessories, and Manual Hand Tools and Accessories

Aceh Unique Souvenir Design

Special Region of Aceh as one of the westernmost regions in Indonesia has a very unique and rich cultural wealth. As an area which is the entrance of trade from the west, Acehnese culture acculturated with cultures from other countries such as Arabic, India and Malay. These cultural products are fragmented and form their own uniqueness that is developed according to customs, beliefs of the regions in Aceh. Examples such as Gayo, Leung Bata, Aceh Tamiang and others. The results of the acculturation shape the uniqueness of each region in Aceh from traditional clothing that is different from the shape, color and accessories. At the end of 2014, where Aceh experienced a tsunami that devastated Aceh. The disaster resulted in much of the infra-structure in Aceh being destroyed and lost. Cultural products, relics were destroyed by the tsunami. Over time Aceh reor-ganized itself, Aceh tried to rise, especially in terms of the economy. Designing unique accessories for Aceh certainly has its own challenges because Aceh is divided into regions that have his-torically shaped their specific characteristics. In this case, of course one must find a common thread that will connect between regions in Aceh so that the accessories that will be designed at least can be enough to be one of the unique accessories of Aceh. In addition to being able to re-identify one of Aceh's unique cultures, it can also help Aceh to revive its economy again. Key words: Souvenir, Aceh, Identity, Econom

Tracking Chart 2003 Global Accessories, China 240015120B

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.FLA_2004_Global_Accessories_TC_China_240015120B.pdf: 14 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Tracking Report 2011 Concept One Accessories, China 250015122HV

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.FLA_2011_Concept_One_Accessories_TR_China_250015155HV.pdf: 12 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020