How wonderful it was to realize the accomplishment of this large project of my internship. After much time and effort, research and study, and the kind assistance and education by so many involved in this project, the exhibit “Rio Grande Blankets: Hispanic History and Tradition” is on display at the Luther Bean Museum. The following photographs are of the five Rio Grande blankets from the Luther Bean collection displayed in the exhibit. Because they are mounted on stairwell walls, it is only possible to photograph at an angle and from the side.
The below two blankets face each other at the lower part of the stairwell walls.

Juan Miguel Vigil
Rio Grande Blanket, two widths seamed, c. 1880
Wool, dyes
Purchase from Anna Marie Ortiz and Connie Chavez
1993.1.1

Rio Grande Blanket, double width, c. 1875
Wool, dyes
Gift of Eutana Davlin Shaw
1992.1.7

The below two blankets face each other at the upper part of the stairwell walls.

Rio Grande Blanket, two widths seamed, c. 1895
Wool, cotton, dyes
Gift of Eutana Davlin Shaw
1992.1.5

Rio Grande Textile, double width, c. 1880
Wool, cotton, dyes
Gift of Eutana Davlin Shaw
1992.1.10

The below blanket is mounted on the mezzanine level.

Dan Fisher (1880s – 1942)
Rio Grande Blanket, double width, 1939
Wool, dyes
Gift of the Artist
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