E1579: Batik bag with cross stitch

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1579

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts

Marks/Labels:

E1579 has been written on white cloth sewn around the bag's strap.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Aida
fabric ➔ cordage
botanical ➔ wood ➔ beads

Dimensions:

28.5cm L
17.4cm W
3.7cm H
Weight: 76.4 g

Provenance of Object:

Object was given as a present to the donor.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

The late 1980s, to 1990.

Use/Function:

Bag, shows no use wear.

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Acquisition Date:

1990

Description:

Batik bag made from blue fabric. Cross-stitched designs have been sewn on. Black shoulder strap and drawstring closure

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