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Vintage Chimayo Wool Woven Purse with a Silver Closure
About the Item
A fine Native American woven purse.
From Chimayo (a region inhabited by Pueblo Indians since about 1200 CE).
Dating from the 1940s - 1950s.
Principally in gray wool with red, white and black highlights.
Lined with a silk lining and a steel zipper.
Simply a wonderful Chimayo purse!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is bleeding from the red dyes that have colored some elements pink. The zipper has had a 2" section of the stitching to the inner pocket that has opened up to the back. The zipper and button are still fully functional. There are a few small 'rust' spots of staining to the weave. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
With a stitched tag to the interior that reads: Chimayo Purse / Hand Woven / Hand Tailored
Measurements:
Height: ca. 5 1/2 in.
Width: ca. 9 1/4 in.
Depth: ca. 7/8 in.
Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
- Attributed to:Native American Art (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
- Style:Native American (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s - 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:
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