E1588: Hmong reverse applique with red couched thread

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1588

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

White fabric tag sewn to the back reading 1588.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

34.7cm L
35,7cm W
Weight: 66.5 g

Provenance of Object:

Object was 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 piece of reverse applique done on a dotted purple fabric. The designs are the Hmong snail design and arrows. The fabric the designs were cut into is green and is bordered by dotted blue fabric. The outlines of the design have been couched with red thread. The backing is a dark blue fabric.

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