FELON' PIECE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Fabric from a felon'. Was apparently cut up to remove orphreys and trim. Large overall diamond pattern in gold with burgundy outline and pattern. Looks almost like a circular pot with a flower growing out of it. On the back are Cyrillic initials with laurel and olive branches creating a wreath in gold and silver.
- Object name:
- FELON' PIECE
- Made from:
- Silver-wrapped silk thread -- gold-wrapped silk thread -- silk -- linen
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- ca. 1875-1917
- Size:
- 157.5 x 114.3 cm (62 x 45 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 44.24
- Class:
- VESTMENT
- Signature marks:
- TAG c 19164--- Numbers are written and struck out on a yellow cloth tag sewn on front.
- Credit line:
- Gift of Dina Merrill Robertson, 1977