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skirt
Object Type
skirt
Museum number
Am1994,13.15
Description
Skirt; orange cotton skirt decorated with pleats, white lace and rows of tucks. Narrow cream waistband with long ties. Calf to full length.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Mopan
Production date
20thC
Production place
Made in:
San Antonio (Belize)
Made in:
Toledo (district)
(San Miguel - construction)
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Chloe Sayer
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
San Antonio (Belize)
Materials
cotton
Technique
sewn
pleated
lace
Dimensions
Length:
89 centimetres
Width:
128 centimetres
(at hem)
Curator's comments
Made and used by the wife of Basilio Ah.
Location
Not on display
Acquisition date
1994
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am1994,13.15