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POKROVETS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The cover is in a reddish velvet with a silver fringe and the embroidery is in seed pearls, pieces of mother of pearl, silver, etc. The center has an elaborate equal armed cross with rays and a stylized border. The four arms each have a similar but smaller cross with an elaborate floral wreath.

Object name:
POKROVETS
Made from:
Velvet -- silk -- silver-wrapped silk thread -- seed pearls -- spangles
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
51.4 × 51.4 cm (20 1/4 × 20 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
43.3
Class:
NEEDLEWORK
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973