Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site
Exploring the Collections
Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site has an extraordinary collection of objects and artwork. The interior is filled with religious art, textiles from around the world, New Mexico colonial furniture, Native American art, photographs, fine art, and folk art. The objects, collected by the Taylor family for more than ninety years, help us understand and appreciate the history, culture, and traditions of Mesilla and the Southwest Borderlands.
In this series, we will highlight some of the items in the Taylor Collections.
For more information about the Taylor Family Collection, please contact the site's Museum Technician and Conservator, Yasmine Jahangiri at 575-202-1638 or yasmine.jahangiri@dca.nm.gov.
October 11, 2022 - Sweet Dreams - Alebrijes
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September 27, 2022 - Seedpots
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September 13, 2022 - The Works Progress Administration and New Mexico
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August 23, 2022 - Tin Art
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August 9, 2022 - Paper Art
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July 26, 2022 - Straw Art
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July 12, 2022 - Storytellers
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November 23, 2021 - Electric Light Fixture
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November 9, 2021 - Acoma Pottery
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October 26, 2021 - Egg Tempera Painting
Photo by Tom Connelly
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October 12, 2021 - Santa Barbara
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September 28, 2021 - Contemporary Katsina Doll
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September 14, 2021 - Cross Stitch Sampler
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August 24, 2021 - Stephen Hansen's Birthday Gift
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August 10, 2021 - San Ildefonso Pottery
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July 27, 2021 - Reverse Glass Painting
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April 27, 2021 - Mexican Folk Art Church with Doves
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April 13, 2021 - Works Progress Administration Chairs
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March 23, 2021 - Otomi Embroidery
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March 9, 2021 - Nuestra Señora de Dolores Bulto
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February 23, 2021 - La Fonda Decorative Painting
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February 9, 2021 - Mesilla Guard Painting
Photo courtesy of Tom Connelly
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January 26, 2021 - San Isidro Labrador Bulto
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January 12, 2021 - Gourd Nacimiento
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Nacimiento Open House with J. Paul Taylor - 2020
