Huipil, Blouse

2011.05.0455

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Artifact Identification Huipil, Blouse   (2011.05.0455)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Main Garments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1950 - 1970
Culture Kaqchikel Maya
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 76.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 56.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .7 cm
Weight 471 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Cotton, Textile--Synthetic, Textile--Silk (sedalina), Textile--Pile--Velvet, Metal, Pigment--Dye, Textile--Brocade
Manufacturing Processes Textile--Dyed, Textile--Hand/Loom Woven, Textile--Machine Woven, Textile--Hand Sewn

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Pettersen, Carmen L. The Maya of Guatemala: Their Life and Dress. Guatemala City: Ixchel Museum, 1976, p 199.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No

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