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Diné (Navajo) Native North American

Women’s wearing blanket, 1870-80

Description

Maker

Culture

Diné (Navajo)

Title

Women’s wearing blanket

Year

1870-80

Medium

Wool; tapestry weave

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

154.9 x 121.9 cm (61 x 48 inches)

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Frances Carpenter

Object Number

08.126

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets

July 2 - October 10, 2004

Soiling at the back of the neck and at the hem of this blanket shows that it was a well-loved item of clothing worn often by its owner. These wear patterns demonstrate how it was draped on the body: wrapped around the shoulder with the pattern of crosses down the back and at the front.
Gift of Mrs. Frances Carpenter 08.126

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