Gauze Weave Lace
Artist
Unknown
CulturePeruvian
Date1000-1460
MediumLace | Gauze
DimensionsOverall: 17 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (45.1 x 34.9 cm)
Overall, Frame: 24 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (62.5 x 52.1 cm)
Overall, Frame: 24 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (62.5 x 52.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Virginia Morris Pollak
Object number55.53.36
Not on view
DescriptionGauze weave (lace), white in diamond pattern mounted on brown backing fabric. Mounted by Alice Jaffe, 1978. UV plexiglass covering, 6/80.Exhibition History"Ancient Peruvian Textiles from the Chrysler Museum," exhibition circulated by Southern Arts Federation, Atlanta, 1980-1981, ill. b/w. "Peruvian Textiles," Prints and Drawings Gallery, Chrysler Museum, Oct. 1, 1992 - April 1, 1993. Published ReferencesJudith C. Riley. ANCIENT PERUVIAN TEXTILES. Norfolk, VA: The Chrysler Museum. 05/1980: not paged.
Pre-Classic Period
ca. 1300-1500
Post Classic Period
1000-1460