Two part white dress, made of a long dress (part a) and an underskirt (part b) with an open weave or lace fringe at the bottom. The terno is white with white net, and the floral embroidery is yellow, green and red. The skirt is bell-shaped, and has an elastic waist.

• History Of Use

  Yucatecan traditional terno (dress). This type of dress used to be made of plain natural cotton but is now made of a synthetic cotton blend. They are always white or cream. The bib around the neck is commonly embroidered, as is the hem. Embroiderers use machines and patterns. This is a celebration terno, because instead of using simple cotton threaded open weave, the artist has used lace and net for all the embroidered elements. Celebration ternos are used for religious festivals, traditional dances or special occasions. They are worn with gold or gold-coloured beaded jewellery, often with the Catholic cross on a long necklace. The hair is worn up in a bun, often with flowers in the hair. Worn with a shawl, called a reboso. Normally worn by older women.

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• Type of Item dress
• Culture Mexican
• Material cotton fibre, synthetic fibre
• Measurements height 100.5 cm, width 71.5 cm (part a) height 88.5 cm, width 74.5 cm (part b)

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• Creator Maria de los Angeles Cahuich
• Field Collector Laura Osorio
• Previous Owner Laura Osorio
• Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

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• Made in Cumpich

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• Creation Date during 2017
• Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3289/0048 a-b