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Object Number 46-77-30/9569
Display Title Tunic, child's
Descriptions
Object Description Child's tunic composed of two complete webs seamed together along one weft selvage leaving an opening for head, then folded in half and stitched up sides leaving arm holes. Plainweave tan cotton (2s-plied) on one side, dark brown on other. Each half has four stripes of indigo-dyed warp (2s-plied) with simple warp float pattern in white cotton (2s-plied). At lower edge the uncut warp ends are twisted into short fringe.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber tunic, brown, tan, stripes, geometric designs, fringed
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast?
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 20 cm (18 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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