
This candy wrapper has the Mayakovsky verse inscribed on the side. The Star of David design from the pre-revolutionary wrapper has been retained along with the bear image.
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.