2 ALPACA TEXTILES, POTOSI, BOLIVIA, 19th C

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  • Lot: 196
  • October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction
  • New Hope, PA
Finely woven by Potosi Indians from the Andes Mountains: 1 grey alpaca shawl w/ 2 multi-colored striped bands & afgan-style crochet ends w/ fringe (later addition), good; 1 woven narrow belt, purple, dark pink & green stripes edged w/ orange & woven w/ white stylized floral designs, excellent.

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  • Price Realized: $ 138
  • Category: Ethnic Textiles
  • Era: 1850-1890
  • Condition: Very Good

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