E1491: Hmong Bag, cross stitch, snail motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1491

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Aida
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ linen
fabric ➔ thread

Dimensions:

75 cm L
23.5 cm W

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

pre 1980

Use/Function:

Gifted bag was used to carry books and other supplies to and from ESL classes.

Source Locality:

not sure on production location; acquired in Decorah, IA

Acquisition Date:

1980s

Description:

Cross stitch design, snail motif repeated on blocks of bag fabric on shoulder bag.

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