E1584: Hmong Pandau cross stitch with reverse applique in purple

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1584

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

E1584 written on a piece of white fabric sewn to the back

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

31cm L
30cm W
Weight: 48.1 g

Provenance of Object:

Given as a gift to the donor.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1980s

Use/Function:

Decorative

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Acquisition Date:

1980s

Description:

A square fabric with both reverse applique and cross stitch designs. A square section of cross stitch forms the middle of the piece and is surrounded by pink squares of embroidered fabric. Green and red fabric border this, with pink triangles of fabric outside that. the piece is backed with printed purple floral fabric. The fabric of the front is a solid purple.

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