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Stile:Le Corbeile de Fruitire

Le Corbeile de Fruitire

 
Classical Revival Style Piano

Classical Revival Piano

 
 
 
Flowerpot Pattern Coverlet

Flowerpot Pattern Coverlet

 

 
Whole Cloth Cradle Quilt

Cradle Quilt

 

 
Christmas Treats

Christmas Treats

 

  Abundance means having more than just the necessities of life— it means having extra things and special things. Harvest time is a time of abundance for farmers and is celebrated in many countries (Thanksgiving Day in the United States, for example). 

Colorful flower gardens, cornucopias, and vases full of flowers are symbols that represent abundance. We can look for decorations on objects made or used in Illinois and make connections about the idea of abundance. 

What are some contemporary symbols of abundance?

 

   
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