A bed valance consisting largely of an embroidered drawn-threadwork net. The net ground is created by removing most of the warps and wefts of an existing fabric and then wrapping those remaining with threads. On this ground, motifs were darned in coarse linen thread with smaller threads providing decorative stitches and some use of appliqué, figures inspired by both Russian folklore and fine arts. Centered on a double-headed eagle, a symbol of czarist Russia, are motifs placed in symmetrical mirror image of a (marriage) couple holding a cup, rabbits, dogs, men on horseback and small servant girls, roosters/chickens, birds, plant forms, cows, and people The valance is finished in a typical wide Russian bobbin lace. with scalloped edge. This simple tape lace is ornamented with a meandering red or rose thread (now faded) and minimal wheatears—elongated ornamental stitches with pointed ends.