ALTAR CLOTH (VOZDUKH)
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The background is red velvet with silver gilt fringe and tassels. In the center is a cross embroidered in stumpwork, gold thread of two colors and sequins. In each of the outer corners is a cherubim, the face painted realistically on cloth, the wings embroidered in gold. On each of the four sides are embroidered in several colored gold threads two clusters of grapes with leaves and ears of wheat on stalks signifying the wine and bread used in Mass.
- Object name:
- ALTAR CLOTH (VOZDUKH)
- Made from:
- Velvet -- gold- and silver- wrapped silk thread -- cotton -- oil on card -- gilt spangles
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 1850-1899
- Size:
- 48.3 x 71.8 cm (19 x 28 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 43.9
- Class:
- NEEDLEWORK
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973