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Measurements

a. 50cm; b. 96cm; c. 43cm

Place of Origin

Russia

Historical Period/Date

19th Century

Registration Number

2014-018

Techniques

Cross Stitch,

Objects

Aprons,Costume - Children,Costume - Women,Jackets,

Physical Description

Three items comprising a woman's jacket and apron and a child's apron. a. Jacket is made up of coloured panels heavily embroidered in cross stitch. Predominant colours are red, beige and blue fabric with red, blue and yellow embroidery. Sleeves are made up of alternating panels of fabric (embroidered) and lace, with lace cuffs. b. Woman's apron is constructed similarly to the sleeves with embroidered panels of fabric and lace inserts and border. c. Child's apron comprising pieced bands of various coloured fabrics embroidered in cross stitch and lace inserts, bordered in red fabric and a decorative braid edging.