White blouse with bird motifs in red and green

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Embroidered blouse made of factory cotton for everyday use (neckline not entirely embroidered). The red embroidery with geometrical and animal motives was made at home on a separate piece of cotton and stitched on later. The bottom has yet to be cut open.\*Bought for 11 pesos = fl. 3.30 on the Thursday market of Xicotepec de Juarez (November 27, 1969) and to be worn by the Nahua girls of that region.\*This same type of blouse can be found throughout the Sierra de Puebla and also among the Otomíes of Hidalgo (see lit.).\*Besides red also green embroidery. To be worn by adult women. The bottom is cut open and hemmed. \See also serial no: 4436-41.