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Object Number 2002.23.7
Display Title Huipil, embroidered with large star pattern
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Huipil
Object Description Huipil, white cotton embroidered inside and out with large star pattern in red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange and turquoise
Inventory Description Shirt, huipil, semicircular shape, embroidered, red and multicolor star designs
Classification
  • Shirt
Department Ethnographic
Date 1970-1979 ca.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Cotton, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 64 x 91.5 x 0.5 cm (25 3/16 x 36 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.23.7
Credit Line Gift of Ann Pecora Diamond on behalf of the Pecora Family
Provenance
Collector Ann Pecora Diamond (1970-1979 - 11/7/02)
Donor Ann Pecora Diamond (1970-1979 - 11/7/02)
Donor Dr. David V. Pecora, M.D. (1970-1979 - 11/7/2002)

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