POKROVETS
Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)
Currently in storage
About this object
On each arm, a chalice topped with rays. Blue cloud shapes at the base, surrounded by vines and berries in gold embroidery. Cross in center, edged with silver fringe. Lined with rose red silk.
- Object name:
- POKROVETS
- Made from:
- Velvet -- gold-wrapped thread -- cotton -- silk -- silver-wrapped thread -- gilt spangles
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 50.8 x 50.8 cm (20 x 20 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 43.35
- Class:
- NEEDLEWORK
- Signature marks:
- LABEL paper tag attached to back; numbers in ink 8931, 5p, c 19855/aou, 1289
- Credit line:
- Gift of Dina Merrill Robertson, 1977