Second half of the 19th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueCross-stitch embroidery with red paper threads on canvas
(cross stitch / half-cross stitch / double-sided cross stitch) -
MediumRed cotton threads, canvas
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Geography details
Russia -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateSecond half of the 19th 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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Edge of a towel with a zoomorphic design and the stylized Tree-of-Life in the centre, worked in red cotton thread on canvas in a cross-stitch
