Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999 Search this
Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980 Search this
Donor:
Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980 Search this
Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999 Search this
Object Name:
Woman's huipil/shirt
Media/Materials:
Cotton yarn, wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
85 x 195 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
San Andrés Larráinzar; Larráinzar Municipality; Chiapas State; Mexico
Collection History:
Collected or acquired between 1945 and 1960 by Judith Scherer Somer (1917-1999) during travel to El Salvador with her husband, Dr. Joseph S. Somer (1903-1980, a New York City physician who also worked in El Salvador); donated to MAI by Dr. and Mrs. Somer in 1964.
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