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Shirt, six sewn panels, embroidery on top half of garment
Shirt, six sewn panels, embroidery on top half of garment
Object Number 2010.22.37
Display Title Shirt, six sewn panels, embroidery on top half of garment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shirt, natural woven cotton panels, multi-colored brocaded top
Classification
  • Shirt
Department Ethnographic
Date 1959 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Materials Cotton Dye
Dimensions Other: 64 x 81 cm (25 3/16 x 31 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2010.22.37
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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