Chaqueta

NameJacket

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century

Place madePotolo region, Potosi, Bolivia, South America

MediumWood, cotton thread

Dimensions19 5/16 × 19 11/16 in. (49 × 50 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.77

Object numberA.2010.26.77

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionNavy-blue wool jacket with red, white, green and orange threads forming a checked pattern. Machine-embroidered flowers and geometric designs in red, white, orange, green and hot pink on both sides of front opening. Contrasting yellow collar with orange, blue and green threads forming plaid.