Rio Grande Blanket
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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.On View
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