E1420: Hmong Bookmark Cross-stitch, blue ribbon, steps motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1420

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Documentary Artifact ➞ Bookmark

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

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

Dimensions:

25.5 cm L
2 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in the refugee camp, then relocated 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 the refugee camp.

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