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Skirt (Corte)

A work made of cotton, plain weave; joined with silk in cretan stitches.

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; joined with silk in cretan stitches.

Date:

1900/50

Artist:

Quiché Maya
Possibly San Tomás Chichicastenango, Guatemala

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Maya

Title

Skirt (Corte)

Place

San Tomás Chichicastenango (Object Possibly made in)

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Made 1900–1950

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; joined with silk in cretan stitches

Dimensions

221.6 × 82.6 cm (87 1/4 × 32 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1969.750

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