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IMPERIAL CIPHER

Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler)

On view in: Passageway to Dining Room


About this object

Cipher of Empress Maria Fedorovna with imperial crown above. This was given to the best pupil of the year at the Catherine Instiitute for the daughters of the nobility. It has original moire white ribbon with red stripes.

Object name:
IMPERIAL CIPHER
Made from:
gilt metal --fabric
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
6.4 x 5.7 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.23
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973