DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Dance cape with San Martín and an airplane
NameDance Cape
Maker
attributed to Capacyachi workshop
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Datec. 1960
Place madeHuayucachi, Junin, Peru, South America
MediumCardboard base, cotton, cotton and silk embroiderery thread, metal sequins
Dimensions30 × 18 in. (76.2 × 45.72 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1296
Object numberA.1995.93.1296
DescriptionEmbroidered scene showing a man (General José de San Martin) in military dress holding a Peruvian flag; background filled with flowers, birds and insects. Color: Red, turquoise, white and multicolors. Technique: Satin stitching, stumpwork and applique techniques.
Artist Not Recorded
Late 19th century
early 1980s
mid 1980s
2010
Artist Not Recorded