Accession No
1974.102
Description
Huipil. Long, heavily embroidered tunic or blouse. Made from three panels of white cotton that come up and over the shoulders; stitched together at the sides over halfway down; embroidery covers the entirety of the shirt and is done in rows of very heavy yarn in red, orange, pink, and green in several types of patterns and stitches. The neck is edged in green and pink ribbons, and at the front of the neck green and pink ribbons hang free.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico; Trigue Town; Oaxaca; San Martin Ituyoso
Period
Source
Thompson, John Eric Sydney (Dr, Sir) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1974.102
Cultural Affliation
T=Mixtec
Material
Cloth; Cotton
Local Term
Huipil
Measurements
900mm x 1220mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Label attached to object adds: 'Oto de Tlaxiaco Mixteca Alta.'
Event Date
Author: Nora J. Klages-Miller
Description (Physical description)
Woman's long blouse, or huipil.
Event Date
Author: Nora J. Klages-Miller
Context (Related Documents)
Original catalogue card missing. Note on card: cf. D. & D. Cordry
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Long, heavily embroidered huiple. The embroidery covers the entirety of the shirt and is done in very heavy yarn/wool in red, orange, pink and green, and in several types of patterns and stitches. The neck is edged in green and pink ribbons, and at the front of the neck green and pink ribbons hang free.
Event Date 20/1/2005
Author: maa
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6089 | Freezing
Event Date 8/11/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
Description (Physical description)
Huipil. Long, heavily embroidered tunic or blouse. Made from three panels of white cotton that come up and over the shoulders; stitched together at the sides over halfway down; embroidery covers the entirety of the shirt and is done in rows of very heavy yarn in red, orange, pink, and green in several types of patterns and stitches. The neck is edged in green and pink ribbons, and at the front of the neck green and pink ribbons hang free.
Event Date 24/9/2024
Author: Nora J. Klages-Miller
FM:84074
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