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Ramona Palacio (Mexican)
Mexican
1841
Object Place: Mexico
Medium/Technique
Cotton (?) plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
35 x 78.5 cm (13 3/4 x 30 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.973
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionField divided into four side-by-side panels each with horizontal rectangular compartments, of various sizes, one above the other. Drawnwork compartments embroidered with polychrome floss silk yarns in concentric geometric patterns. Embroidery compartments with various stylized blossom undulating vine and geometric motives in polychrome silk and floss silk yarns. In the upper left is a Spanish phrase translate "Made by Ramona Palacio in one year. 1841" Stitches: cross, double running, long-armed cross, satin; pulled work including Aztec and hem.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943