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Sarape

mid to late 19th century
Object PlaceMexico
Medium/TechniqueWool tapestry with diagonal and dovetail joins, patterned with supplementary weft floats
Dimensions241 x 103 cm (94 7/8 x 40 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Benjamin Kimball
Accession number12.50
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Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBenjamin Kimball; gift to the MFA, February 1, 1912
Sarape
19th century
mid-19th century
Classic Saltillo sarape
first half 19th century
Saltillo sarape
mid-19th century
Saltillo sarape
early 19th century
Saltillo sarape
mid-19th century
Saltillo sarape
early 19th century
1889–1911