DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Our Lady of Carmen

NameScapular: Pendant, Religious

Artist or maker Nuns of Santa Teresa Convent

DateMid 20th century

Place madePotosí, Bolivia, South America

MediumFiber, paper

Dimensions2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6.8 x 5.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Carlos Munoz-Flores

Object numberA.1988.81.3

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Andean Folk Art

DescriptionOblong cardboard panels covered w/ embroid. satin. Panel One: Fig. of Virgin in red/brn., gown, wht. mantle, crown: child Jesus in wht. on her r. arm; brn. ground multi-colored leaves around. Panel 2; roses, pansies, bright leaves. Ea. w/pkback, pk cords. Donor-Family pc. Donor born in Boliv. Con't