Gauze Fragment

29617

From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29617
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Crepe with sewed on bands of fringed tapestry overlaid by embroidered cross and diamond stitch

Fragment. Crepe-y base, on which tapestry weave strips were sewn. These strips have a design embroidered on them, as well as a yellow row of tassels down the sides. Measurements are approximate for the entire fragment being laid out flat, and do not reflect storage conditions. Color(s): off-white, yellow, red, green and blue.

Length 90 cm
Width 32 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2301C - Field No SF

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