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Unknown Maker, Spanish-American

Man's wearing blanket (Rio Grande Style sarape)

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Spanish-American

Culture

Spanish-American

Title

Man's wearing blanket (Rio Grande Style sarape)

Year

1850-1870

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

wool

Dimensions

Length: 223.5 cm (88 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Arnold B. Chace, Jr.

Object Number

43.309

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets
Weavings from the American West
Jul 02, 2004 – Oct 10, 2004

Label copy

Many influences came to bear upon Navajo weaving from other settlers in the area. During the 17th century, Spanish weavers from Mexico established themselves along the Rio Grande River in New Mexico, pushing the Pueblo people who lived there into Navajo territory. Tradition has it that the Pueblo taught the Navajo to weave at this time. Rio Grande weavers also introduced long-haired “churro” sheep, which became the mainstay of both Navajo and Pueblo weaving, along with indigo dyes and boldly striped patterns, which the Navajo also borrowed for their own blankets.

Gift of Mrs. Arnold B. Chace, Jr. 43.309

A World of Costume and Textiles
"Tapestries through the Ages"
Sep 22, 1989 – Nov 12, 1989
Raid the Icebox 1 with Andy Warhol
Apr 23, 1970 – Jun 30, 1970

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Unknown Maker, Spanish-American
Man's wearing blanket (Rio Grande Style sarape), 1850-1870
wool
Length: 223.5 cm (88 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Arnold B. Chace, Jr. 43.309

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