Late 18th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Bed valance
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueStraight lace
(straight lace) -
MediumSilver thread, metallic yarn
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Geography details
Russia -
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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Detail of a bed valance of straight bobbin lace with a geometrical pattern in high relief in silver thread on a regular square background net; borders are outlined by a series of small picots in metal thread
