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Mexican
19th century
Object Place: Mexico
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave embroidered with wool
Dimensions
36 x 53.6 cm (14 3/16 x 21 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.985
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionA large rooster and a horse in profile, geometric floral vine motives, a parrot on a perch, a key, a crown and other designs; oriented in various directions. Initials scattered throughout plus "Virginia" between the horse and rooster. Colors have run; slightly soiled. Stitches: cross.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943