Collection place: Oaxaca, Mexico / Donor: Mrs. Edgar C. Altermatt / Culture or time period: Zapotec - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Huipil, accession number 3-28814, described as Huipil: White cotton, two piece seamed at center and sides except for neck slot and arm holes. Plain weave with heavy corded effect at shoulder, narrow band of multi-color embroidery around lower edge. Purple silk tassels at ends of neck slot front and back.

Hearst Museum object titled Scarf, accession number 3-28845, described as Belt or sash. Raw silk, plain weave with knotted fringe, magenta. L 150cm, W 30cm, fringe length 11cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Skirt, accession number 3-28844, described as Skirt, wrap-around. Wool, woven striped pattern in red, black and brown. Garment is formed by three pieces sewn together lengthwise. L 232cm, W 120cm.