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Saltillo sarape
Mexican
early 19th century
Object Place: Mexico
Medium/Technique
Wool and cotton tapestry with diagonal and dovetail joins
Dimensions
202 x 113 cm (79 1/2 x 44 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number1980.68
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSarape (Shoulder blanket). Two panels, sewn together. Centermost pink diamond, blue/white concentric diamond medallion of light/dark fringe, blue zig-zag stripes on white background. Warp ends knotted as fringe. Wool weft, cotton. Condition: some areas of reweaving, holes, stains; green tape on selvedges.
ProvenanceCollected in 1870 by Annie Lawrence Rotch (Mrs. Horatio Lamb) in Mexico; Misses Aimee and Rosamond Lamb; gift to the MFA, February 20, 1980