E1372: Hmong Clothing, Applique Pandau Apron Maze Motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1372

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Clothing ➞ Outerwear ➞ Apron

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

50.5 cm L
54.8 cm W

Provenance of Object:

The apron was made in Decorah, Iowa by a Hmong family. Esther Miller either received the apron as a gift or bought it from the Hmong family. She lived in Decorah, Iowa so the apron stayed in the area. The apron was later acquired by Marilyn Anderson, who also lives in Decorah, Iowa meaning the apron has stayed in Decorah, Iowa.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

ca. 1980s

Use/Function:

The apron would have been worn while cleaning and cooking as a protection for the every day clothing.

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa

Acquisition Date:

November 3 2016

Description:

This is a skirt apron made with periwinkle blue, pale blue, and white cotton cloth and pink, blue, and white embroidery thread. The apron includes pockets with applique maze motifs and embroidered flower motifs.

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