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Chasuble
Spanish
18th century
Object Place: Spain
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
123 cm (48 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George C. Greener
Accession Number55.46
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA chasuble, of slightly ribbed cream silk embroidered with yellow silk thread, border around all adges, and front and back orphreys in symmetrical design, worked largely with couching stitches, outlined with cord, of scrolling leafy branches bearing blossoms and curling about central palmettes, side panels, both front and back, worked in satin stitch, in all-over design of curling stems bearing lance-like leaves and decorative blossoms; backed with white glazed linen, originally lined throughout with white silk (now missing in back and ragged in front), several breaks and small holes in embroidered silk; edges finished with yellow silk short looped fringe.