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Sleeved tunic
Peruvian, Chancay Period
Late Intermediate Period
A.D. 1000–1476
Object Place: Peru, Central Coast
Medium/Technique
Cotton and wool plain weave; slit tapestry (borders)
Dimensions
45.5 x 140 cm (17 15/16 x 55 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward W. Hooper
Accession Number78.66
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBody of shirt stained brown cotton, ornamental borders of tapestry across cotton and ends of sleeves woven with yellow, brown, crimson, cream, and dark brown wool, all stained and brittle, with design small conventionalized birds, between horizontal stripes of yellow, brown, and crimson. Edged with looped fringe of yellow wool.
ProvenanceGift of Edward W. Hooper to MFA, 1878