Accession No
2003.114
Description
Soviet Union banner. Triangular shaped banner made of red velvet with golden fringe lining the hem. There are three golden tassels, one attached to each corner. The state emblem of the Soviet Union is embroidered on the front of the banner. On the back there is an embroidered phrase in Russian. A yellow plastic butterfly clip is attached to the hanging cord.
Place
Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary; Budapest; Nepstadion Flea Market
Period
20th century 1952
Source
Czegledy, Andre [field collector]; Crowther-Beynon Grant [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2003.114
Cultural Affliation
Material
Silk; Cotton; Cloth; Plastic
Local Term
Measurements
340mm x 892mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
Purchased at the Nepstadion Flea Market, Budapest in July 2002 along with other flags from East Germany, Vietnam, Hungary.
Event Date 7/2002
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Red velvet banner with Soviet insignia'
Event Date 2003
Author: Emily Shorter
Context (Production / use)
Soviet (Union in origin likely).
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Red velvet banner (Soviet). With inscription in Russian on back.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Soviet Union banner. Triangular shaped banner made of red velvet with golden fringe lining the hem. There are three golden tassels, one attached to each corner. The state emblem of the Soviet Union is embroidered on the front of the banner. On the back there is an embroidered phrase in Russian. A yellow plastic butterfly clip is attached to the hanging cord.
Event Date 12/5/2023
Author: Alana Edgeworth
FM:265068
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