Dance cape with San Martín and an airplane
Maker
attributed to Capacyachi workshop
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Datec. 1960
Place madeHuayucachi, Junin, Peru, South America
MediumCardboard base, cotton, cotton and silk embroiderery thread, metal sequins
Dimensions30 × 18 in. (76.2 × 45.72 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Ensemble
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1296
Object numberA.1995.93.1296
DescriptionEmbroidered scene showing a man (General José de San Martin) in military dress holding a Peruvian flag; background filled with flowers, birds and insects. Color: Red, turquoise, white and multicolors. Technique: Satin stitching, stumpwork and applique techniques.On View
Not on viewArtist unrecorded
Late 19th century
early 1980s
mid 1980s
2010
Artist unrecorded
Early 20th century