Blouse

Huipil

42-35-398

From: Guatemala | Department of Baja Verapaz | Cubulco

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 42-35-398
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Quiche
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Baja Verapaz | Cubulco
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Huipil worn by youngerm unmarried women. One piece, made on a wide loom. Circular neck with a deep collar. Arm hole embroidered with scallops, dots and floral scrolls in green, rose, pale blue and purple cotton.

Length 53 cm
Width 79 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Lilly de Jongh Osborne, 1942
Other Number 319 - Other Number

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