Teodoro Vidal Collection of Puerto Rican History - Introduction
Explore Puerto Rico’s history, from the 16th to the 20th centuries, through the eyes of collector Teodoro Vidal. Vidal captured the island’s history by collecting thousands of objects. Over 80 artifacts are featured here.
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The Three Maries
- Description
- Las Tres Marías, the Three Maries, are the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Cleofas. They are often depicted at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ or at his tomb. But, a popular Puerto Rican story relates that the Three Kings were suitors of the Three Marys, whom they accompanied to local festivities. This radical departure from scripture is an example of the distinctive religious traditions developed over the centuries by rural Puerto Ricans.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 19th-20th century
- maker
- Garcia, Ramon
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0731
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0731
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center