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Colcha
Colcha
Colcha

Colcha

Dateca. 1942
Mediumcotton, wool, natural dye
Dimensions89 x 83 1/2 in. (226.1 x 212.1 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Fiber Arts, & Beadwork
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1985 General Obligation Bonds, and gift of the Albuquerque Historical Society via the Carmen Gertrudis Espinosa Memorial Fund
Terms
    Object numberPC1987.30.1
    DescriptionColcha embroidery bedspread. Wool embroidery on cotton twill commercial fabric with floral and animal motifs. Two stitched side panels; all over pattern of various crewel stitches.
    On View
    Not on view
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