Donor note: Black handwoven cotton three panel K'iche' Mayan Huipil (blouse) from Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Traditional sun collar neckline embroidery and multi-colored Mayan geometric and native people handwoven designs front and back.
Lavender, silk georgette, sheer dress with multicolored, geometric and floral beadwork.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1491
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 35.5" Waist: 27.5"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Bleach stains on front left side of garment. Stains on front and back of garment, as well as on the sleeves. Light damage resulting in color fading on shoulders, sleeves and sides of garment.
Reza Khan, Black And Red Skirt And Jacket Ensemble
Description
Black crinkled velveteen pattern silk skirt and jacket with red geometric silk brocade detailing. With silk brocade buttons and banded style collar. Fully lined with silk charmeuse and buckram in sleeves.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-123
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 34", Skirt Waist: 28", Hip: 36"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition
Textile
Crinkled Velveteen Pattern Silk With Silk Charmeuse
Donor note: Extremely rare Guatemalan vintage San Mateo Ixtatan Huipil (blouse) with very heavy geometric sunburst design and huge floral embroidery in vivid colored wool yarn. Bright pink cotton ruffled collar with ric rac, braid and lace trim.