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The fragment of summer carriage made in England in the 1770s that was brought to Russia by Count Orlov as present to Empress Catherine II (The Great). The carriage is adorned with magnificent woodcarving and gives impression of being carved of metal.

Photo #069 taken on August 02, 2005 during tour of Armory musuem of Moscow Kremlin with my Dear clients from USA, Bud & Carol Bristol.

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Date: August 2, 2005 03:15:00 pm EDT
File name: ALP-2005-0802-069-Carved-and-Gilt-Wooden-Eagle-Carriages-in-Kremlin-Armory-Museum.jpg
Tags: Russia , wood carving , museums , Kremlin Armory , carriages , Armory Museum , Eagle , Moscow

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