E1407: Hmong Bag Cross-stitch purse

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1407

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear ➞ Purse

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Monks
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ velvet
synthetic ➔ plastic
metal
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

11 cm L
8.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in Northeast Iowa. Sold/purchased in Decorah, Iowa.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s-early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Hold money or small items.

Source Locality:

Made in Northeast Iowa.

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