Blouse
MOA: University of British Columbia
3289/37
Blouse made of a rectangular panel of fabric, folded in half, and with a rectangular keyhole opening for the head. The sides are stitched together with small tapered sleeves are attached at the top. The front and back bib is heavily decorated with embroidered geometric and floral designs in burgundy, eggplant and indigo. The armholes also each have a band of embroidery. The bottom edge is unfinished. There are braided burgundy ties at the neckline.
- Type of Item blouse
- Culture Maya
- Material cotton fibre
- Measurements height 60.0 cm, width 68.5 cm (overall)
- Creator Elvira Diaz
- Field Collector Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner Laura Osorio
- Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation
- Made in Larrainzar
- Creation Date during 2017
- Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3289/0037