E1440: Hmong Ornament, Reverse Applique, heart motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1440

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
synthetic ➔ polyester fiber
Unidentified Materials

Dimensions:

6 cm L
4.5 cm W
Thickness: 2 cm

Provenance of Object:

Made in Decorah, IA. Then purchased/sold in Decorah, IA at Nordic Fest.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Early 1980s.

Use/Function:

Hanging decoration.

Source Locality:

Decorah, IA, most likely Nordic Fest.

Description:

This is a reverses applique heart-shaped ornament made with cream and beige cloth, blue and brown embroidered accents. The motif includes a reverse applique heart motif with an embroidered flower.

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