E1590: Black and white reverse applique with yellow and green accents

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1590

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

White fabric tag sewn to the back reading 1590

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread

Dimensions:

39.7cm L
39.8cm W
Weight: 56.9 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 square of reverse applique design. The designs are geometric, done in white fabric over black. The central pattern is several alternating black and white crosses, with eh white center cross being accented by green and red squares. The central design is bordered by yellow, then black, then black and white triangles, yellow again, and a thick border of black fabric.

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