ORLETS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The embroidery is on a piece of coarsely woven plum-colored cloth. In the center is embroidered in coarse stitches an eagle in grays, holding a green branch and flying over a village done in various colors. The border is a series of leaves and flowers loosely embroidered in bright colors. The lining in pale gold silk.

Object name:

ORLETS

Made from:

Linen -- wool

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

59.1 cm (23 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

43.13

Class:

NEEDLEWORK

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973