Mid-19th century
Pskov Governorate province
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueDouble-sided embroidery (Rospis) with linen and silk threads on canvas
(assisi stitch, double-sided stitch) -
MediumLinen and silk threads, patterned canvas Paper, wool, linen
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Geography details
Pskov Governorate province -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateMid-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 horse motif combined with an ornamental floral design, worked in flax and silk threads on patterned canvas, with stitches so arranged that both sides of embroidery are alike
