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Blouse (Huipil)

A work made of cotton; plain weave; with supplementary brocading wefts.

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  • A work made of cotton; plain weave; with supplementary brocading wefts.

Date:

1900/50

Artist:

Maya
Probably Palín, Escuintla, Guatemala

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Maya

Title

Blouse (Huipil)

Place

Palín (Object Probably made in)

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Made 1900–1950

Medium

Cotton; plain weave; with supplementary brocading wefts

Dimensions

34.6 × 67 cm (13 5/8 × 26 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1969.763

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