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Ciba Review 41 October 1941: The Human Figure in Textile Art. Single Issue Magazine, paper covers, pages 1470 - 1508. Text in English. Published by the Society of Chemical Industry in Basle (Switzerland) (Ciba) Represented by CIBA Company Inc. , New York. Originally a textile chemical company periodical, the Ciba Review was published from 1937 to 1971 and, throughout, CIBA's focus remained within the textile industry. Black and white illustrations throughout. All articles in this issue were authored by art historian Herta Wescher. Contents include: The Human Figure in Primeval Art; Human Figures in Symbolic and Ornamental Representation; Hunters and Hunting Scenes on Figured Textiles; Embroidered and Woven Portraits; herdsmen, Peasants, and Labourers on Woven and Embroidered Tapestries of the Gothic Period; Notes.