E:1585 Hmong cross-stitch: woman

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1585

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

"1585" written on white fabric tag sewn to the back of the piece.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Aida
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

31.7cm L
21.2cm W
Thickness: 7mm
Weight: 35.4 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 rectangular cross-stitch depicting a woman. The figure is done on white Aida fabric and bordered by pink and blue cross-stitch. The Aida has been bordered by light purple, violet, and pink cloth. The backing is white fabric.

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