Decoration, Holiday
Object number2004.93.36
MediumLinen; Cotton
Credit LineGift of Serb National Federation
DescriptionWhite linen embroidered Easter Cloth; red satin stitch embroidered scalloped edges; red embroidery in center is a figure with a flag and two hearts: one on each side; at top and bottom are three red, green, and yellow embroidered flowers; embroidered red text at top.Dimensions33.1249 x 19.75 in. (84.1 x 50.2 cm)Inscriptionsembroidered in red at top is "CHRISTOS", at bottom "VOSKRES".
Historical NotesTranslation: "He is risen". The cloth is used to cover an Easter basket when it is taken to be blessed at church.Label TextEaster remains the most honored holiday among Serbians. In addition to church services, music and dining traditions, an Easter cloth such as the one seen here was hung on walls. This white cloth with red embroidery depicting the Resurrection also illustrates the typical Easter greeting among Serbs: “Christos Voskres,” which means “Christ is among us.” “Voistina Voskres,” meaning “He is and shall be,” is the reply.
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1944
Mount Washington Woman’s Club
Anna Cupka Dzur
1910
