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Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view1_PS5.jpg)
Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view1_PS5.jpg)
Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view1_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view1_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_bw.jpg)

Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_bw.jpg)

Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view2_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view2_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_detail1_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_detail1_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_detail2_PS5.jpg)

Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_detail2_PS5.jpg)

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Chief's Blanket

Arts of the Americas

CULTURE Navajo
MEDIUM Wool, dye
  • Place Made: United States
    • DATES 1863–1868
    DIMENSIONS 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
    ACCESSION NUMBER X675
    CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION This is a classic second phase "Chief" blanket in red/navy with stripes in plain white, a center core of red and navy block design. Condition: one area worn. Some soiling. Has velcro for hanging on long edge.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Navajo. Chief's Blanket, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view1_PS5.jpg)
    IMAGE detail, X675_view1_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2013
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    Navajo. <em>Chief's Blanket</em>, 1863–1868. Wool, dye, 58 1/2 x 78 in. (148.0 x 198.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X675. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X675_view1_PS5.jpg)

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    stripes
    bold
    color block
    modern

    TAGS

    stripes
    bold
    color block
    modern

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