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Banda
Man's Banda (Sash). Handwoven cotton on a backstrap loom, plain weave, red with jaspe (ikat) striping, loose knotting at the ends.
Basket cloth
Servilleta utility or basket cloth hand woven on the backstrap loom. Single breadth; double faced brocaded design in geometric, female, and angel motifs. White cotton warp and weft with pink, green and yellow cotton design threads. Hand twisted self fringe. Measures 34-1/2" x 29-3/4"
Butterfly mola
Mola. Decorative reverse appliquéd panel in predominantly red cotton in butterfly design motif. Backed in dark turquoise blue fabric. These panels were originally used as the front and back of a Kuna woman’s blouse. This example appears to be for trade. Measures 18" x 14"
Caftan
Caftan. Vintage Guatemalan skirt (possibly from Santa Maria de Jesus) remade into a contemporary caftan. Original skirt handwoven on treadle loom all cotton. Hand embroidered cotton randa (joining seam). Notice the handmade fabric toggle closure at neckline to complement original design of skirt.
Castle of the Royal Force
The exterior view shows the facade of the castle. Small turrets are on each corner and the top edges are crenelated.
Cathedral of Havana
The view is of the main front facade and twin towers of the cathedral. Brickwork, arched windows and decorated pediments are visible in this eighteenth-century cathedral.
Cathedral of Havana
The partial view of the facade of the Cathedral of Havana is seen from the portico of the Palacio del Marques de Arcos.
Cathedral of Havana
The view is of the lower portion of the main facade of the cathedral. The large doors and the complex pediments above the doors are shown.
Cathedral of Havana
The view is of the small door on the west side. Also shown are sculptural figures in the niches.
Cathedral of Havana
The close detail of the exterior of the cathedral shows a decorated and sculptural pediment above a side door.
Ceremonial huipil
Ceremonial/Cofradia (religious society) Huipil. 2 breadth garment back strap loomed in cotton with cotton and silk single-faced brocaded designs - broad and widely spaced red warp stripes amid very wide areas of ixcaco (natural brown cotton) - no trim at neck or sleeves.
Cinta
Cinta (woman’s hairband) of red cotton with multicolored stripes and silk floss tassels at both ends. Textile was handwoven on the backstrap loom with cotton warp and weft.
Cinta
Cinta (hair ribbon). Handwoven on hair ribbon loom (cross between backstrap and fixed floor loom) using a slit tapestry weave. Although this piece was tagged Zihuatenango it is likely it was only purchased there.
Delantal
Delantal (Apron). Made from remnant of jaspe (ikat) corte (skirt). Material is very nicely detailed with a scalloped bottom that is trimmed in velvet. The lining of the pockets is made from the same skirt material. This piece was probably used as an accessory to a garment for a statue of a saint.
Gran Teatro de la Habana
The south elevation of the theater is shown in this view. The corner sports a small elevated dome atop the tower.
Gran Teatro de la Habana
The view is at a raking angle which highlights the sculptural effects of the baroque decoration on the facade. In the distance the figure atop the dome is visible as well.
Gran Teatro de la Habana
The tower on the southeast corner of the theater is topped with a sculptural figure. Robust balustrades and other sculptural detail is visible in this view.
Hat
Panama hat of natural straw. The tan straw crown is domed, with wide band of red, white, and blue grosgrain ribbon around base. At back of ribbon is an applied "bow" of the same ribbon, inverted, with trailing ends. The wide brim turns up at left side, and down at right. Inside of crown with inner tan grosgrain ribbon hatband, to which is attached a black elastic strap to secure hat to wearer's head. Stamped inside crown is retailer's label: "Sold by / 'Lupi's' / 41 Central Ave 41 / Panama"
Havana Port Waterfront Monastery
The view of the facade is at a raking angle. This facade faces the harbor.
Havana Port Waterfront Monastery
The close detail view shows the structural decoration on the facade of the waterfront monastery. The main portal is decorated in the Baroque style.
House in Old Havana
The close detail view of the house shows its decoration and relief portraits and its tiled roof and wooden balconies.
Huipil panel
Unused (neck opening never cut) huipil (woman's blouse). White cotton warp and weft handwoven on the back strap loom - technique called picb'il (supplementary weft brocade on a spaced or gauze weave textile - no supplemental weft). This style huipil is always wider than longer so the side panels will hang lower than the center panel. This huipil is never tucked into the skirt, thus giving the wearer freedom to move around and feel cool in the subtropical climate of 3500'.
Huipil panel
Center panel from a 3 breadth ceremonial huipil. Handwoven on a backstrap loom in cotton with cotton double- faced brocaded pattern motifs (geometric and double-faced eagles)
Huipil panel
Unused (neck opening never cut) huipil (woman's blouse). White cotton warp and weft handwoven on the backstrap loom - technique called picb'il (supplementary weft brocade on a spaced or gauze weave textile - no supplemental weft). This huipil is never tucked into the skirt, thus giving the wearer the freedom to move around and feel cool in the subtropical climate of 3500'.
Huipil panel
Unused (neck opening never cut) huipil (woman's blouse). White cotton warp and weft handwoven on the back strap loom - technique called picb'il (supplementary weft brocade on a spaced or gauze weave textile - no supplemental weft). This style of huipil is always wider than longer so the side panels will hang lower than the center panel. This huipil is never tucked into the skirt, thus giving the wearer the freedom to move around and feel cool in the subtropical climate of 3500'.
Hupil
Girl's huipil (blouse). Single breadth garment back strap loomed in cotton Double face brocaded geometric design motifs in synthetically-dyed cotton. Neck and side seams both hand stitched.
Mola panel
Mola (panel for a woman's blouse). Three layer handstitched reverse applique with four keys motif on a red background. There is no indication this piece was part of a blouse - it was probably woven for trade.
Mola panel
Mola (panel for a woman's blouse) 3 layer handstitched reverse applique with bird and fish motif on a black background. There is no indication this piece was part of a blouse - it was probably woven for trade.
Morga skirt
Ceremonial Morga (Skirt) of purple and blue striped and patterned handwoven cotton and rayon. Created on a treadle loom with warp jaspe (ikat) patterning.
Museum of Colonial Architecture
The western exterior facade of the Museo de Arquitectura Colonial in Trinidad, Cuba is visible in a raking view.
Museum of Colonial Architecture
A raking south side view of the exterior facade is shown of the Museo de Arquitectura Colonial in Trinidad, Cuba. The building is one story, white with tiled roof and a colonnade.
Museum of Colonial Architecture
The view of the Museo Arquitecture Colonial in Trinidad, Cuba, shows the porch and its slim columns with stylized Ionic capitals.
Museum of Colonial Architecture
The view of the Museo de Arquitectura Colonial in Trinidad, Cuba, is a close-up of the window grille which is a later addition.
Museum of Colonial Architecture
The view is of the main facade's entrance with a basket archway.
National Capitol Building
The main view of the capitol building shows its dome and two corners of the building. In the foreground there is a cyclist on the street.
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
A raking view of the facade and one corner is shown in this view. Shallow balconies run the course of the building on the second floor as well as above each first floor opening. Each top floor window is topped by a sculptural pediment.
Palacio de los Condes de Casa Bayona
The view is of the facade of the two-story palace. Also seen is the balcony running the width of the building. Spaced decorative finials on the rooftop are shown. The windows are topped with gentle curves and the sashes are painted blue. This palace is the south flank of the plaza of the Cathedral of Havana.
Palacio de los Marquesas de Aguas Claras
The arcade of the portico of the palace is shown and is the west flank of the plaza of the cathedral.
Palacio de los Marquesas de Arcos
The facade of the palace includes an arched ground floor loggia and second floor glass doors opening onto balconies facing the plaza.
Palacio de Segundo Cabo
The facade of the palace is shown in this view. The ground floor includes an arched loggia. The roof line decoration is also visible.
Palacio de Segundo Cabo
A corner of the palace is visible in this detail with posters of Che Guevara de la Serna on display for sale in the foreground.
Pale pink slip
Slip of pale pink silk-like synthetic with Madeira embroidery on front-bodice and net lace trim at hem; V-neckline with scalloped trim; spaghetti straps; Madeira embroidery of embroidered vines, cutwork, and eyelets; fabric is gathered under crescent seams below bust; chevron seam at empire waistline; below knee-length. Label at back neckline: L'Elegance/ Imported/ Puerto Rican/ Hand Made
Pants
Man's Pantalones (Pants). Handwoven back strap loomed in cotton. White with purple stripes about 1/2" wide. Hand embroidered cotton design motifs at lower leg. Hand-stitched construction.
Pants
Man's Pantalones (pants) of red, blue, green, orange, and white striped woven cotton. Textile created on back strap loom. All hand seamed. One selvedge and three hemmed ends.
Pants for a figure of a saint
Pantalones (Pants) for a Boy or the Figure of a Saint. Back strap loomed white cotton ground with simple jaspe (ikat) of blue and white dash stripes. Simple cotton hand embroidered design motifs at lower edge of each leg.
Plaza Mayor
The aerial view of the town square shows the buildings and the garden area surrounded by iron fencing. The view is from the southwest.
Plaza Mayor
This view includes the gardens enclosed by wrought iron fences.
Plaza Mayor
This view shows a detail of the elevated garden.
Plaza Mayor
This view shows a detail of the fencing and seating on one road running alongside the plaza.
Plaza Mayor
This close view shows the details of the iron fencing.
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