E1393A: Hmong Clothing, Embroidered Belt, pink and green

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1393A

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Clothing ➞ Accessory ➞ belt

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

52.5 cm L
7 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in Decorah, Iowa. Sold and purchased in Decorah, Iowa.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s, early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Decoration on belt of apron panel (clothing).

Source Locality:

Made in Decorah, Iowa.

Acquisition Date:

1970 – circa December 31 1989

Description:

Hmong cotton belt with pink, green. and yellow embroidery featuring mountain, snail, and steps motifs. Belt is in two parts and would be worn around a Hmong apron.

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