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burials , belonging to Coptic culture ( III-X century AD ) and pre-Columbian culture ( Late Intermediate Period ).
Samples from Prato : a collection of sample books from the longest-established companies in the Prato district , documenting the evolution of production and the changes in taste and style from the last quarter of the nineteenth century up to the contemporary period .
Sketches and artist ’ s textiles : which include examples created by artists from the first half of the twentieth century ( Raoul Dufy and Thayaht ) and contemporary artists ( Giò Pomodoro and Bruno Munari ), who found an expressive form for their creativity in textiles .
Contemporary fabrics : a selection of fabrics produced in the Prato district of particular importance for the technological innovation and expression of fashion trends since 1976 , the year that the Prato Espone textile fair was inaugurated , which later became Prato Expo , up until recent years .
Garments and accessories : a collection of clothing that bears witness to the evolution of costume from the sixteenth century to the present day . Among these , the Museum is home to a selection of examples from major film productions made with textiles manufactured in Prato .
Machinery : manual looms , fulling equipment , a willowing machine , weaving preparation tools such as spinning machines , winders , warpers , manufactured in Italy and , in some cases , the result of elaborations and devices made on-site for production in Prato .
Fashion plates : a collection of approximately 1,700 male and female figurines from major French and Italian magazines published in the 19th century .
References 1 . www . museodeltessuto . it
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