17th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueCouching with gold and silver threads on raspberry-red velvet
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MediumGold and silver threads, velvet
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Geography details
Russia -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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Date17th century
Ornament qualities
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Composition
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Elements
Source of information
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Type of sourcebook “Russian Embroidery and Lace”
Author(s) L. Efimova, R. Belogorskaya -
Fund that the source refers toThe State Historical Museum
Description
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Embroidered sleeve band with a large floral design and falconry scenes worked in gold and silver on crimson velvet in imitation of buttonhole-stitched expensive Italian velvet.
