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Huipil, six panels sewn together, light beige ground with black fabric appliqué and purple, green, and orange brocade along chest, neckline and shoulders. Light beige ground is stained and has darkened over time.
Huipil, six panels sewn together, light beige ground with black fabric appliqué and purple, green, and orange brocade along chest, neckline and shoulders. Light beige ground is stained and has darkened over time.
Object Number 2010.22.32
Display Title Huipil, six panels sewn together, light beige ground with black fabric appliqué and purple, green, and orange brocade along chest, neckline and shoulders. Light beige ground is stained and has darkened over time.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Huipil, plain woven cotton fabric, black, orange, triangular applique around collar, purple with green and orange embroidery
Classification
  • Shirt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Other: 71 x 84 cm (27 15/16 x 33 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2010.22.32
Credit Line Gift of Samuel Kirkland Lothrop, Jr.
Provenance
Owner A. Karen Romney
Owner Samuel Kirkland Lothrop Jr.
Collector Joy Mahler Lothrop
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Donor Donated by A. Karen Romney

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