DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Headdress

NameHeaddress

CultureZapotec

Dateca. 1925

Place madeTehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Mediumsilk, cotton, synthetic

Dimensionsoverall: 66 CM L X 1.15 M W

Object numberFA.1975.1.73

DescriptionQuite delicate woman's headdress in the shape of a blouse, of brocaded gauze, ribbon trip at arm slit, round neck and lower edge. Piece of elastic attached to lower edge ribbon trim on inside to facilitate wearing of garment. Yellow and green floral pattern, ribbon, blue-green.For method of wearing, see Cordry, p. 280. Inc. Fa.75.1.72-75...