E1531: Laotian Sinh Cloth Hand Clutch

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1531

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear ➞ Purse

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ velvet
metal ➔ brass ➔ buttons

Dimensions:

14.8 cm L
22.6 cm W
Thickness: 1.2 cm

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Laotian

Production Date:

1985

Use/Function:

purse

Source Locality:

acquired from Decorah Hmong, Somsanouk Chareunsouk

Acquisition Date:

1985

Description:

The sinh cloth makes up the exterior of the clutch purse. This purse was a gift from Somsanouk Chareunsouk to the donor.

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