Blouse
Huipil
83-13-8
From: Guatemala | San Antonio Aguas Calientes | Department of Sacatepequez
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 83-13-8 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Guatemala | San Antonio Aguas Calientes | Department of Sacatepequez |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Geometric. Sewn up incorrectly. Ca 1930. Warp faced striped fabric in navy, light blue, purple, red, yellow, and green cotton with geometric motifs in blue stripes. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 72 epi, 2 singles, Z twist, in all colors except purple which is two ply. Weft: 24 ppi, 2 singles, Z twist, navy cotton. Warp faced. Supplemental weft - double faced and single faced. 2 panels sewn together end to end with 3 1/2" overlap. Each panel 4 selvedges. Backstrap loom." |
| Length | 107.95 cm |
| Width | 35.56 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Paul Chancellor, 1983 |
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