Baby Carrier
1940-1960 (made)
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This is a baby carrier made and used by the Chinese minority people groups of Guizhou, China. This would have allowed the baby to be carried on the mother's back while she continued with chores and tasks. The centre of the baby carrier is decorated with geometric designs and stylised fish and birds.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidery and applique on cotton |
| Brief description | Baby carrier, embroidered cotton, Guizhou province, China, 1940-1960 |
| Physical description | Black and indigo dyed cotton, with embroidery and applied ribbons. The centre of the baby carrier is decorated with geometric designs and stylised fish and birds. |
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| Summary | This is a baby carrier made and used by the Chinese minority people groups of Guizhou, China. This would have allowed the baby to be carried on the mother's back while she continued with chores and tasks. The centre of the baby carrier is decorated with geometric designs and stylised fish and birds. |
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| Accession number | FE.28-2004 |
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| Record created | December 22, 2006 |
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