serape
- Museum number
- Am1996,10.11.a-b
- Description
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Sarape; in two separate parts; cotton warp and wool weft, with no fringe. Central striped diamond in navy and light blue. Main field composed of tiny blue and black diamonds on white background. Border of navy blue with tiny pale blue and white geometric shapes.
- Production date
- 19thC (?)
- Dimensions
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Length: 234 centimetres (total)
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Width: 147 centimetres (total)
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited in the British Museum BP Exhibition Showcase: 'Mexican Textiles' (1997)?
- Acquisition date
- 1996
- Acquisition notes
- Majority of collection sold to the Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico City. Collection made by vendor's father whilst diplomat in Mexico, 1902-1906.
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Am1996,10.11.a-b