E1431: Hmong Bag, cross stitch wallet, heart motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1431

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear ➞ Wallet

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Monks
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
synthetic ➔ plastic

Dimensions:

15.6 cm L
10.6 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in Decorah, IA then given as a gift in Decorah, IA.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Mid to late 1970s.

Use/Function:

Purse-used to hold/carry money.

Source Locality:

Made in Decorah, IA from one of the earlier Hmong families.

Description:

This is a cross-stitch wallet with heart motifs on all sides of the wallet. The wallet is a purple color with more muted colors selected for the design.

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