E1586: Hmong black and purple reverse applique pillowcase

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1586

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

reading "1586"

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread

Dimensions:

46.3cm L
52.5cm W
Thickness: 0.1mm
Weight: 71.2 g

Provenance of Object:

Given as a gift to the donor

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1980s

Use/Function:

Pillowcase- no use wear.

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Acquisition Date:

1980s

Description:

A square pillowcase with designs of reverse applique and embroidery. The pillowcase is Hmong in origin and features embroidered designs in green and blue diamond patterns, and reverse applique in purple and blacks of triangles, squares, and snail motifs with orange running stitch present throughout many of these designs.

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