Artwork Page for Blouse front

Details / Information for Blouse front

Blouse front

c. 1875–1900
This object has related works. See

Philippines

Medium
Plain weave piña: needle lace (drawnwork) and embroidery
Measurements
Overall: 43.2 x 47 cm (17 x 18 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Marian H. Stone 1955.419
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
?

Did You Know?

Piña is made from fibers of the pineapple plant, first introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish in the sixteenth century.

Description

This blouse front is made of fine piña fiber in plain weave. The panel has an oval neck opening and is embroidered with repeated vertical floral motifs arranged in pairs on each side of the opening. The edges are unfinished, indicating that it was intended to be sewn into a complete baro-camisa garment.
A horizontally long piece of warm cream, semi-transparent cloth features a large oval cutout at the center. Six white floral motifs are embroidered in two symmetrical columns flanking the opening. Each motif depicts a bouquet within a basket, with delicate trailing lines and bows. The thin fabric is characterized by irregular, frayed edges along the border.

Blouse front

c. 1875–1900

Philippines

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork