E1547: Hmong Story Cloth, Animal and Hunting Motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1547

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread

Dimensions:

114 cm L
112.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Hmong immigrants in Wisconsin (likely) sold to donor. Likely produced in the US.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970's most likely, based on donor acquisition and vibrant neon colored threads used.

Use/Function:

Represents and records scenes of wildlife, hunting, agriculture, and livestock keeping. Variety in every aspect is noted.

Source Locality:

Wisconsin, USA

Acquisition Date:

1979 – 1981

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