Navajo weaving

1800-1850

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Wool, cotton

Overall: 71 1/2 x 49 x 1/4 in. ( 181.6 x 124.5 x 0.6 cm )

Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer

1943.315

An old exhibition label found with this object identifies it as a "Navaho Indian blanket, made in New Mexico, early 19th century."

DescriptionRectangular Navajo weaving with wool weft and cotton warp; chevron pattern with parallel bars composed of triangles of alternating color; black, green, yellow, peach, turquoise, maroon, and chartreuse on red ground; small yarn tassel at each corner.

ClassificationsTEXTILES