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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: The silk hats which are sold in the best Moscow shops, and bear the stamp of Nouveautés Parisiennes, are made by the…

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The silk hats which are sold in the best Moscow shops, and bear the stamp of Nouveautés Parisiennes, are made by the Moscow peasants; so also the “Vienna” furniture of the best “Vienna” shops, even if it goes to supply the palaces.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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This illustrates that high-quality products sold in Moscow are made by local peasants, showcasing their craftsmanship.

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