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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1966

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Huipil (blouse) (Guatemala)

This is a Huipil (blouse). It is dated 1940–50 and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is wool, cotton, silk (?) and its technique is plain weave, tapestry weave, embroidery (?). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 82.5 x 112.1 cm (32 1/2 x 44 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Huipil (blouse) (Guatemala); wool, cotton, silk (?); H x W: 82.5 x 112.1 cm (32 1/2 x 44 1/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1966-60-11

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