Our Lady of Guadalupe
DateLate 20th - early 21st century
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumCotton, wool
Dimensions36 5/8 × 31 1/8 in. (93 × 79 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Decorative
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Estate of Dr. Don Pierce, A.2014.29.1
Object numberA.2014.29.1
DescriptionPortrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe standing, dressed in red gown and blue cape, surrounded by gold rays and supported by an angel. Pink flowers with green stems encircle her figure except for open space at the bottom. Background is light violet and fringe is white. Piece is done using the traditional colcha stitch/embroidery style of New Mexico. All over colcha design, with stitches covering the entire piece so the backing fabric does not show through the front.On View
Not on view
c. 1980
Belarmino Esquibel
Artist unrecorded
1930's