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Mola Panel with Christmas Tree

Maker Unknown, Kuna

DateLate 20th C

MediumCloth

Dimensions10 1/4” H x 13 1/8” W

SignedNone

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2011.42B.LMA

DescriptionOne of a pair of small mola (molita) panels (with NLA2011.42A) with two fabric layers in maroon and light blue with additional interleaved fabrics to create reverse appliqué background of multicolored vertical dashes. In appliqué a large central Christmas tree is flanked by two large candy canes. The tree is ornamented with appliqué balls, stars, and bells, as well as chain stitch embroidery icicles. The tree is outlined in orange and the candy canes in blue.

ClassificationsTextiles

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