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Rio Grande Blanket

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date1932

Place madeChimayo, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumMerino wool

Dimensions87 3/8 x 49 3/16 in. (222 x 125 cm)

ClassificationsBedding

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mary M. L. Peck, A.1960.4.1

Object numberA.1960.4.1

DescriptionRio Grande Blanket, Silky wool wefts, (merino), hand spun, natural dark brown bands, 6.5 to 8 cm. broad, alternating with indigo bands of 2 or 3 shades. These are from 5 to 10 cm. widths. Blanket has tightly spun light natural wool warps, multiple at selvedges, and is woven with ridge down center, (doubleweave,) one pc.

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