E1381: Hmong Pandau Cross-Stitch, Green Pillowcase, elephant foot motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1381

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

Sticker residue in corner of pillowcase most likely from a price sticker.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Aida
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

45.5 cm L
45.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in Northeast Iowa, sold and purchased in Decorah.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Pillow case.

Source Locality:

Purchased in Decorah (Northeast Iowa).

Description:

Hmong green cross-stitch pandau pillowcase with elephant foot motif. Has alternating patterns of elephant foot stitch colours as well as a fence pattern separating the two sections of the center and outer border.

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