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Object Number 2003.13.2
Display Title Embroidered huipil
Descriptions
Indigenous Term huipil
Object Description Huipil, white cotton; densely hand-embroidered with abstract floral design in red with green outlines; hemmed collar and bottom
Inventory Description Shirt, huipil, white, embroidered red floral designs with green outlines
Classification
  • Shirt
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1965-1979
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 65 x 61 x 0.2 cm (25 9/16 x 24 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.13.2
Credit Line Gift of Ann Pecora Diamond
Provenance
Collector Ann Pecora Diamond (1970s - 7/22/03)
Donor Ann Pecora Diamond (1970s - 7/22/03)

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