E1423: Hmong Bookmark Cross-stitch, orange ribbon, Split step motif.

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1423

Classification Category:

10:Unclassifiable Artifacts

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

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

Dimensions:

27 cm L
2.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in 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 refugee camp.

Description:

Orange satin bookmark with cross-stitch tiny step and geometric design. The designs are separated into tiny squares and inverted alternating to make the design. Yervu is at the top of the design.

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