E1402: Hmong Bag Reverse Applique, Over the Shoulder Style, Snail motif, red

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1402

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear ➞ Purse

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ yarn
fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

34 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in the Refugee camp in Thailand, then transported to Northern Iowa. Sold/purchased in Decorah, Iowa.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s-early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Purse/bag to hold and carry items.

Source Locality:

Based on cloth on the inside likely made in the refugee camp.

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