Late 18th century
Moscow Governorate province
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 cherry-colored velvet
(couching, goldwork, silver embroidery) -
MediumGold and silver threads, velvet
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Geography details
Moscow Governorate province -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateLate 18th 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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Woman’s kokoshnik head-band (rear side) with a rich floral design worked in gold and silver on cherry-coloured velvet; the design is outlined by fine silvery buttonholes.
