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Woman’s Quechquemitl, Poncho-style Top or Cape

2010.01.0029

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Artifact Identification Woman’s Quechquemitl, Poncho-style Top or Cape   (2010.01.0029)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Clothing
    3. :
  3. Main Garments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Contemporary, 1980s
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 109 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 39.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .9 cm
Weight 256.0 g
Measuring Remarks Depth equals thickness. The opening at the top measures 32.5 cm in length.
Materials Pigment--Dye, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Dyeing, Embroidering, Weaving
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Sayer, Chloe. Mexican Costume. p. 141, 212-213. Cordry. Mexican Indian Costumes. Chapter 5, The Quechquemitl.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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