E1429: Hmong Pillow, Reverse Applique Brown and White, Snail and Star Motif.

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1429

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

N/A.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
Unidentified Materials
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

49.5 cm L
49.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in Decorah, IA then was given as a gift to Corinne.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s.

Use/Function:

Pillow or decorative pillow.

Source Locality:

Made in Decorah, IA from one of the first families.

Description:

This pillow has a pandau reverse applique front that is brown and white. There is a huge star motif with snail motifs in the center of the star.

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