Object class: Skirts (garments) / Collector: Alma Capen / Culture or time period: Mesoamerican peoples - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Skirt, accession number 3-27254, described as Skirt, red with green zigzag/and geometric applique. L. 76 cm. Context of use: Part of woman's costume -- 3-27254-55. Attributed by donor to Amuzgo Indians of Oaxaca but really comes from Guerrero. See Cordry, Mexican Indian Costumes p. 317 for Guerrero and 318 for Oaxaca and 1st/2nd paragraphs on p. 317. Information supplied by Alejandro de Avila Blomberg in 1984 and verified by B. Busch in 1991. Skirts are not commonly worn--this one is very acculturated.

Hearst Museum object titled Skirt, accession number 3-27248, described as Skirt, pleated, black wool hemmed with purple, band of purple at top backed with blue which shows for waistband and tie. 2 pcs. orange ribbon pinned to waist. L. 84 cm. Context of use: Part of woman's costume -- 3-27248-53.