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Orarion (Deacon's stole)
Russian (?)
19th century
Object Place: Russia
Medium/Technique
Silk; Compound Weaving (Brocade)
Dimensions
10 x 294.5 cm (3 15/16 x 115 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number51.2373
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRepeating stylized acanthus leaves and some small blossoms in white silk and metallic yarns, outlined in darker yellow silk yarns on a gold-shot yellow silk ground. Narrow metallic and silk yarn border edges the ground. Yellow cotton and metallic yarn fringe at both ends. Many metal strips are missing from the ground; slightly worn and soiled in some areas. See: 51.2374.