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Description:

Photograph in rectangular format and vertical layout. In a close-up, Hernán Morales Trincado, a basketmaking artisan from Chimbarongo. He’s sitting sewing a big basket-making piece in his stall on Longitudinal Road.

Context:

During Tomás Lago and Oreste Plath’s direction, communication between intellectual authorities from different Chilean places and authorities abroad was made through correspondence, in which photos of famous artisans from other areas were attached. Also, there were made trips that allowed to capture famous artisans with their works, get recordings, and improve the museum’s photographic heritage.

Subjects:
Artisan, Folk Art, Outreach, Research and Teaching