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Woman's blouse
Mexican, Mitla
early 20th century
Object Place: Oaxaca, Mexico
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave, crochet, smocking and embroidery
Dimensions
57 cm (22 7/16 in.); Legacy dimension: 21 1/2 x 13 7/8 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Margret Craver Withers
Accession Number1983.380
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's blouse includes crochet, embroidery and smocking. Shoulders and sleeves crocheted using European motifs (man and stag, cats, rabbits, roosters). Floral embroidery and crochet under the arms. Smocking under the yoke. White cotton with brown smocking and red eyes on embroidered birds.