Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0692 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Blanket | |
Culture | Spanish-American | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | Northern Rio Grande area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1870 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft | |
Description | Blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Blanket was woven in two pieces that were then sewn together down the center; Zoned, banded design consists of 6 horizontal panels of narrow bands, each including alternating colors of red and orange edged in lavender and green; Primary bands alternate with 5 decorative bands, each including a central white serrated diamond, flanked by serrated chevrons in orange, red, green, and lavender on white background. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 132.5, Length = 217.0 |