E1578: Hmong ornament with yarn and pompoms

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1578

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

E1578 written on fabric sewn around the top loop of the string.

Materials:

synthetic ➔ plastic ➔ bead
fabric
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
fabric ➔ yarn

Dimensions:

14.8cm L
6.7cm W
5.8cm H
Weight: 30.5 g

Provenance of Object:

Given as a gift to the donor as a thank you gift for teaching ESL classes.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1980s

Use/Function:

Ornament

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Acquisition Date:

1980s

Description:

A small ornament with pompoms and embroidery. 4 sets of beads and yarn hanging from the bottom. Loop of yarn at the top for hanging.

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