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Panel of a skirt

Mexican
19th century
Object Place: Central plateau, Mexico

Medium/Technique Wool tie-dye (plangi)
Dimensions Overall: 69.3 x 35.5 cm (27 5/16 x 14 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Elsie McDougall
Accession Number50.3189
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionTie-dyeing (plangi). Panel of a skirt, one of a six that when seamed together formed a woman's skirt and blanket. Abstract design with spiraling flowering vine along bottom. Medium plain woven wool ; plant indigo dye. Worn and badly mended.