Late 18th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Objectclothes: Ball-dress hem
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueSatin stitch with gold and silver threads, applique of white tulle on white satin
(satin stitch / slanting satin stitch / counted satin stitch / single-sided satin stitch / double-sided satin stitch / long-and-short stitch, goldwork, embroidered appliqué) -
MediumGold and silk threads, white tulle applique, satin
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Geography details
Russia -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateLate 18th century
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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Detail of a ball-dress hem showing a garland of sprigs, leaves and large flowers worked in gold and silks in a satin stitch, with white tulle applique on white satin
