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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
232 x 113 cm (91 5/16 x 44 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number02.504
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSaltillo sarape with main field of dark blue and black, zigzag stripes of white and brown; round medallion in center filled with lines and geometrical forms in white, pink, light and dark blue, and brown; border of groups of S shaped and circular forms; green and black woolen cord sewed on sides, and long cotton fringe sewed on the ends; made in two breadths.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; gift to the MFA, October 11, 1902