Bridal Veil
Velo
83-13-10
From: Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Velo |
| Object Number | 83-13-10 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Quiche |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Bridal veil made of three panels of gauze-weave material. Sides are sewn shut with openings for arms. Neck has decorative flower applique. Top portion has a pattern of dots, zigzags and snowflakes. Upper-middle portion has tall, geometric figures, possibly plants. Lower-middle portion has birds, plants and dot designs. Bottom portion has dot and bird design. All brocading is in yellow, mauve and purple. Late 19th, early 20th century. Makes a set with 83-13-6, 9 and 19. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 30 epi, single ply, Z twist, one strand, white cotton. Weft: 38 ppi, single ply, Z twist, one strand, white cotton. Balanced weave. Three panels, two selvedges each." |
| Length | 99.06 cm |
| Width | 129.54 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Paul Chancellor, 1983 |
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