Mid-18th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Objectclothes: Scarf
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueStraight and part lace
(double 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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DateMid-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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Edging of a scarf of straight-and-free bobbin lace in silver thread made in strips of 17.5 cm wide, with foliage and geometrical designs on a fine background mesh of tiny regular holes; isolated motifs carried out in heavier thread for clearer definition
