17th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueColoured raw silk and silver embroidery on thin cloth - muslin
(na proem (stitching technique), stumpwork / double-sided stumpwork) -
MediumColored silk and silver threads, thin canvas - muslin
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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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Towel with an ornamental border showing a foliage design, worked in coloured floss silk and silver threads on muslin; silver- and silk-thread trimming.
