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Catalog Number CAS 0370-0692   CAS 0370-0692; Blanket
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