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Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/29

Blouse made of a rectangular panel of fabric, folded in half, with a rectangular keyhole opening for the head. The sides are stitched together leaving armholes at the top. The front and back bib is heavily decorated with red embroidery, with a band of bright orange through the centre. The orange has bands of colour throughout. The design is edged with sections of various solid colours with a scalloped edge, and then sections of coloured stitching. The armholes also each have a band of embroidery. The bottom edge is unfinished.

  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Maya
  • Material cotton fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 73.5 cm, width 67.5 cm (overall)
  • Creator Andrea Lopez
  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation
  • Made in Amatenanzo del Valle
  • Creation Date during 2018
  • 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 3289/0029

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