Woman's huipil/shirt

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Date created: 1970-1990

Culture/People: probably Highland Maya (attributed)
Possible collector: Edward L. Mattil, Non-Indian, 1918-2017
Previous owner: Edward L. Mattil, Non-Indian, 1918-2017; Betty Marzan Mattil (Alberta Elizabeth Marzan/Mrs. Edward L. Mattil), Non-Indian, 1927-1990
Donor: Edward L. Mattil, Non-Indian, 1918-2017

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of Edward L. Mattil (1918-2017) and his wife Betty Marzan Mattil (1927-1990); donated to NMAI by Edward L. Mattil in 2008.
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Place: Highlands; Guatemala (inferred)

See related items: Highland Maya; Clothing/Garments

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 26/6767
Barcode: 266767.000

Object Type: Clothing/Garments

Object Name: Woman's huipil/shirt
Media/Materials: Cotton cloth, thread, embroidery floss
Techniques: Sewn, embroidered
Dimensions: 71.5 x 80.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64be238a7-5929-4956-9642-e19fb0d9412e

Record ID: NMAI_392161