Saddle Blanket

52-7-3

From: Arizona | New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 52-7-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Navajo
Provenience Arizona | New Mexico
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made ca. 1890
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Serrated diamonds and 4 short serrated double bands. Badly faded green, red, and yellow. Probably all Saxony, although Germantown yarn more usual in this type. Lazy lines. Fringe added at both ends. Selvidge badly frayed. Darned spots. Cotton printed strip added to back for hanging.

Length 121 cm
Width 78 cm
Credit Line Gift of Carl Zigrosser, 1952

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