E1424: Hmong Bookmark Cross-stitch, orange ribbon, tiny steps motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1424

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Documentary Artifact ➞ Bookmark

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

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

Dimensions:

23 cm L
2.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in refugee camp, then relocated to Northeast Iowa. Sold/purchased in Decorah, IA.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s, early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Bookmark.

Source Locality:

Made in refugee camp.

Description:

Orange satin ribbon bookmark with a geometric and split step design. There are also 'X's' with the steps. Yervu is the name at the top cross stitch design.

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