E1592: Blue and green reverse applique shirt

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1592

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Clothing ➞ Outerwear ➞ Shirt

Marks/Labels:

A tag is sewn inside the collar which says, "Rebecca Kamm original quilt works" Looped around this tag is another fabric tag saying 1592.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread
synthetic ➔ plastic
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
synthetic ➔ plastic

Dimensions:

73.5cm L
133cm W
Weight: 287.4 g

Provenance of Object:

Created by donor, tag on the back says Rebecca Kamm quiltwork.

Production Date:

1980s

Use/Function:

Shirt, but no use wear present.

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Acquisition Date:

1980s

Description:

A blue and green shirt with reverse applique designs. The shirt features green oval designs on the front and a figure on the back. The front has a 5 button closure at the top and a buttoned panel on top of each shoulder. Made by Decorah resident using reverse applique technique as learned from local Hmong.

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