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1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

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Huipil (blouse) (Guatemala)

This is a Huipil (blouse). It is dated 1900–1950 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton and its technique is compound weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marian Hague. It is credited Gift of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 37 x 68 cm (14 9/16 x 26 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Huipil (blouse) (Guatemala); cotton; H x W: 37 x 68 cm (14 9/16 x 26 3/4 in.); Gift of Marian Hague; 1957-90-3

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