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NameUpper Garment

CultureQuechua

Place madeHuancayo, Junin, Peru, South America

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumCotton, wool, plastic buttons

Dimensions26 × 23 7/16 × 1/8 in. (66 × 59.5 × 0.25 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.86.257A

Object numberA.1955.86.257 A

DescriptionWhite cotton back, red homespun wool front, with sewn green and white bands arranged decoratively, using trim of white round buttons. 5 button holes for front buttons. Measurements: L (including standing collar) 26" (collar, 3.5" H); W underarm, 22.5"; pocket-like appliqued areas, either side, front; 4"H x 5"W; braid trim, 1"W; 22 buttons used on trim. [Catalogue card 1952]

Red homespun wool front, with sewn green and white bands trimmed with white buttons.