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Rio Grande Serape, 1880s Saltillo, Germantown Yarns Diamond Pattern, Red Green

About the Item

Antique circa 1880 Rio Grande Saltillo Sarape, hand woven of Germantown yarns in colors of red, green, golden yellow, blue, and white in a diamond pattern, fringed at either end. Ready to hang on the wall with custom velcro mount (fully removable). The Rio Grande style of serape developed in the Southwestern United States in present day New Mexico and was inspired by Mexican Saltillo Serapes (Sarapes). This textile was woven in the last quarter of the 19th century (1875-1900) by by Ophelia S. Gonzalez and is dedicated to Thomas Gonzales (as indicated by the initials in corner) Ready to hang on the wall with custom velcro mount (fully removable). Provenance: Private collection, Denver Colorado. Weaving is clean and in very good vintage condition.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88.5 in (224.79 cm)Width: 47.75 in (121.29 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Dyed,Hand-Woven,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 257721stDibs: LU1004629216742
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