Frazada de Boda (Wedding Blanket)
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1850
Mediumwool, dye
ClassificationsTextile, Fiber Arts, & Beadwork
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1983 General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC1984.25.26
DescriptionWedding blanket that has two indigo stripes with brown borders on both sides near the edges These stripes at opposite ends signify the families of the betrothed. This is known to be a wedding blankets due to its predominantly white background and simplified striping. They were usually woven by the family of the groom.On View
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