AN EMBROIDERED KOKOSHNIK
RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical crescent shape, decorated with pastes and beads on foil ground, the 'wings' of the hat extending out to the sides, the front embroidered with gilt thread and gilt metallic braid, the blue silk ground of the reverse embroidered with fruits and butterflies, the sides decorated with metal coins, lined with linen
15 in. (38 cm.) high
AN EMBROIDERED KOKOSHNIK
RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical crescent shape, decorated with pastes and beads on foil ground, the 'wings' of the hat extending out to the sides, the front embroidered with gilt thread and gilt metallic braid, the blue silk ground of the reverse embroidered with fruits and butterflies, the sides decorated with metal coins, lined with linen
15 in. (38 cm.) high
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