
1913 Einem version of the Mishka wrapper. The Imperial two-headed eagle is a clue to that this candy was made before the revolution; those who can read Russian will note the old-style orthography as well.
This illuminating photo essay contains historical images of the budyonovka hat, which it turns out was originally designed by artist Viktor Vasnetsov for the tsar’s army and modeled on the helmet of the Russian epic heroes known as the bogatyrs.
Openwork refers to ornamental patterns of openings created using various materials.