Huipil
late-20th century
Medium/Techniquecotton plain weave, with discontinuous acrylic brocading wefts
DimensionsOverall: 72.4 × 83.8 cm (28 1/2 × 33 in.)
Credit LineGift of Emanuel Balkin
Accession number2018.3730
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ProvenanceBetween about 1962 and 1989, acquired by Emanuel Balkin and Lorraine Balkin (b. 1930 - d. 2017) for Décor International, Boston; 2018, gift of Emanuel Balkin to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 2018)
NOTE: Emanuel and Lorraine Balkin founded and operated the gallery Décor International from 1962 until 1989.
NOTE: Emanuel and Lorraine Balkin founded and operated the gallery Décor International from 1962 until 1989.
late-20th century
1970s
mid 20th century
mid 20th century
about 1850
about 1825
1806-1814
mid 20th century
18th–19th century
18th century