Saltillo sarape
third quarter 19th century
Object PlaceMexico
Medium/TechniquePolychrome wool wefts and 2-ply cotton warp, probably hand or reel spun; tapestry and dovetail joins; original warp edge missing, warps reworked into looped and knotted fringe
DimensionsOverall: 241.3 x 129.5 cm (95 x 51 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Amelia Elizabeth White
Accession number37.1181
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ProvenanceMIss Amelia Elizabeth White; gift to the MFA, November 17, 1937
4th–5th century A.D.
first half 19th century
550-725
1875–85
4th–6th century A.D.
1880–85
about 1900
about 1885
18th century
A.D. 1000–1476
mid to late 19th century