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Chalice veil

Italian or French
18th century

Medium/Technique Brocade
Dimensions Overall: 47 x 52 cm (18 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of James William Paige
Accession Number95.1082
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground consists of narrow stripes woven with red and yellow silk and narrow strips of gilt; on this are wider stripes woven with yellow and green silk and gilt and bunches of flowers in bright green, black, and gold. Lined with pink silk and edged with silk lace.