Woman's Dress

Date1900-1902

Place CollectedHuehuetenango, Guatemala

MediumTreadle-loomed, twill weave, 3 pieces, end selvedges cut and machine-stitched together; pieces of cloth for collar and armhole facing; front full length, open at back, bib-like back 13 inches long; wefts carried up one side selvedge. Weft ppi 80, ppc 32 Cotton handspun, singles, hand dyed dark blue, red, Jaspe: dark blue and white; 2 singles, white, hand dyed lavendar, yellow, green. Warp epi 40, epc 16 Cotton handspun, singles, hand dyed red.

Dimensions72.4 × 113 cm (28 1/2 × 44 1/2 inches)

ClassificationsCostumes

Credit LineGift of Phoebe Apperson Hearst

Terms

Object number1929.03.0129

DescriptionAn elaborately cut and sewn garment; tucks in back and front for fit. Apron with bib projection above waistband best classified as type worn by local Ladinas. Solid color and Jaspe stripes of varying widths.

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