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Unfinished woman's blouse (Huipil)

Off-white ground with pairs of thin red stripes evenly spaced across width, wider stripes at side selvedge edges; intricate patterning in black, resembles European blackwork; birds, rayed diamonds, zigzags are the predominant design motifs; made of wool with some brightly colored silk accents, ie in the birds' wings.

Date
20th century
In our collection
since April the 25th, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
38 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. (98.4 x 52.1 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Wool, silk; supplementary weft patterning
Price
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Composition
copper48%
cadmium35%
atium9%
iron6%
oxygen2%