DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Sampler

NameSampler

Artist or maker Micaila Bisenta de los Santos Carrasco

Artist or maker Micaila de los Santos Carrasco BISENTA

Artist or maker Micaela BISENTA

Artist or maker Micaila BISENTA

Date1820, signed

Place madeMexico, North America

(not assigned)México

MediumLinen, silk, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 26 9/16 x 26 9/16 in. (67.5 x 67.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.134

Collections

Fred Harvey Collection

DescriptionEmbroidered plain weave. Predominantly red and yellow on white. Silk and cotton embroidery on linen. Flat stitches and drawn work. Floral and geometric motifs. Inscribed: "Por Mano de Micaila Bisenta de los Santos Carrasco a Ocho ..."Old tag B42015 RAXS see note