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1942

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Huipil (blouse) (Guatemala)

This is a Huipil (blouse). It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is cotton and its technique is compound weave, embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 60.4 x 77.5 cm (23 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Huipil (blouse) (Guatemala); cotton; Warp x Weft: 60.4 x 77.5 cm (23 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1942-86-101

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