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Object Timeline

1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1966

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2025

  • You found it!

Quechquemitl (poncho) (Mexico)

This is a Quechquemitl (poncho). It is dated 1950s and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is wool and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 108 x 114 cm (42 1/2 x 44 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Quechquemitl (poncho) (Mexico); wool; H x W: 108 x 114 cm (42 1/2 x 44 7/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1966-60-7

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