Matute, Dolores

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Maker
Matute, Dolores
Date made
1898
Origin
Guatemala
Stitches
An incredible variety of stitches and Hollie point
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Human Hair, tiny beads
Predominent Motif
Various motifs including a house, a small girl (with human hair) holds a bowl in her hands to be given to a calico cat at her feet, flowers, birds, a small boy (also with human hair) sits on the fence on the R, scattered various flowers and leaves. Across the bottom quarter various designs in hollie point.
Inscription
(On scroll at top): Dolores Matute (On L side): Noviembre 24 de 1898 //
Length Without Frame
57 cm
Width Without Frame
40 cm
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Laurel Gabel