- Measurements
- 188cm x 36cm
- Place of Origin
- Russia
- Historical Period/Date
- 19th Century (1870-1899 Late)
- Registration Number
- 2004-037
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Broad Chain,Drawn Thread Work,Eyelet Embroidery,
- Objects
- Trimmings,
Physical Description
A heavy linen border with a design of stylized peacocks worked in broad chain, eyelets and a variety of drawn thread fillings. One edge is crenelated. The ground fabric is natural, hand-woven linen and the embroidery appears to have been worked in the same thread. The design and embroidery style suggests that this piece is from Russia.
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