Albuquerque Scarf

Artist Russell Ball (born 1947; lives Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Dateca. 1975

Mediumsilk-screened polyester

Dimensions30 1/2 × 30 in. (77.5 × 76.2 cm)

ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPC2021.25.2

DescriptionThis white scarf is likely made of polyester and has been silk screened with black ink. It depicts scenes and landmarks from Albuquerque which can be identified across the scarf, from left to right and top to bottom, as the: Tramway, Sandia Mountains, hot air balloons, Federal Building, the church at Isleta Pueblo, San Felipe de Neri Church, the Luna-Otero Home, San Ignacio Church, the Old Town gazebo, the Madonna of the Trail statue, Ernie Pyle Memorial Home, University of New Mexico lobo statue, the UNM University President’s residence, Old Town shops, Summit House Restaurant, the Hand of Friendship monument. There are sunflowers and yucca plants in the foreground.

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