Poncho

30703

From: Peru | Pachacamac (uncertain) | La Centinela (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 30703
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac (uncertain) | La Centinela (uncertain)
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Miniature; Arm holes and neck opening in top seam; side seam open

Small rectangular plain weave cloth that is folded over in the middle along the weft. One of the warp edges is sewn together shut except for two openings. The ends of the yarns are knotted and twisted. The yarn ends were not included in the measurement. All selvages are present. The catalogue card identifies this cloth as a "miniature poncho". Color(s): Off-white.

Length 21.5 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2298I - Field No SF

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