ORLETS
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The embroidery is on a piece of coarsely woven plum-colored cloth. In the center is embroidered in coarse stitches an eagle in grays, holding a green branch and flying over a village done in various colors. The border is a series of leaves and flowers loosely embroidered in bright colors. The lining in pale gold silk.
- Object name:
- ORLETS
- Made from:
- Linen -- wool
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 59.1 cm (23 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 43.13
- Class:
- NEEDLEWORK
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973