Decoration
Object number2004.93.226
MediumWood/Velvet/Fabric/Paper/Graphite
Credit LineGift of Serb National Federation
DescriptionWall decoration. Ornamental wood frame with carved scrollwork. Frame is painted green on the front. Diamond-shaped opening at center of frame contains green velvet fabric and a gold painted wood relief carving at center. The relief carving has scrollwork on each side and a man's head in profile at center; the man is wearing a helmet.Dimensions10 x 9.938 x 1.125 in. (25.4 x 25.2 x 2.9 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten in pencil at the top of the backer is "112".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Serbian artifacts. Vinka Ellesin was a folk singer who sang Serbian music in the sevdalinka style. The Serbian community in the United States referred to her as the "Queen of Sevdalinka."
Related person
Vinka Ellesin
On View
Not on view
c. 1917
David Birdsey Walkley
1964
