Huipil
mid-20th century
Medium/Techniquecotton plain weave, discontinuous supplementary wool patterning wefts (soumak)
DimensionsOverall: 54.6 × 79.4 cm (21 1/2 × 31 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Emanuel Balkin
Accession number2018.3733
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
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.
