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Decoration from a towel
Russian
18th or early 19th century
Medium/Technique
Linen and silk; drawn work lace
Dimensions
Overall: 15.3 x 39.2 cm (6 x 15 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession Number31.152
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround: linen, with threads drawn in both directions. Design: linear geometric forms, lozenges and swastikas, darned in white linen, on a rectangular mesh ground whipped over with reddish orange silk, details worked in yellowish green and light neutral yellow silk.
ProvenanceFrom the Collection of Madame N. de Shabelsky