E1419: Hmong Bookmark Cross-stitch, purple ribbon

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1419

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Documentary Artifact ➞ Bookmark

Marks/Labels:

N.A

Materials:

fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ ribbon
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Monks

Dimensions:

25 cm L
2 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in refugee camps, then transported to Northeast IA. Sold/purchased in Decorah, IA.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s, early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Bookmark.

Source Locality:

Made in refugee camps.

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