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Beaded sampler
Salome Dorantes (Mexican)
Mexican
19th century
Object Place: Mexico
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave embroidered with silk and glass beads
Dimensions
9 x 35.3 cm (3 9/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1003
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround worked with polychrome translucent and opaque glass beads fixed to the ground with white silk yarns. Small rectangular areas with various floral designs plus individual animal motives including birds and a monkey. In blue beads are the words "De Manno De Salome Dorantes". Slightly stained and worn.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943