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Towel with Border of Figures of Men and Animals
Towel with Border of Figures of Men and Animals
18th-19th century
Cutwork and drawnwork: linen; straight (continuous) bobbin lace (tape lace) edging
Overall: 48.4 x 154.1 cm (19 1/16 x 60 11/16 in.)
Gift of J. H. Wade 1921.1140
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Handmade lace for marriage dowries was produced in large quantities in Russia during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Description
On each end of this cloth is a lace border depicting a man walking with his mule and two birds flying above. The man and his mule are approached by a large feline, perhaps a panther, which is a common motif in Russian textiles. Metallic and colored silk threads are used to render the figures and create individualized details.
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