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Fragment of an ecclesiastical vestment or altarcloth
English
1475–1500
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet with appliqués of linen embroidered with silk and metallic threads and spangles
Dimensions
Overall: 72.2 x 29.8 cm (28 7/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number51.1726
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEmbroidery. Two large motifs: Winged angel figure holds opened scroll and standing on a wheel; large stylized flower. Red velvet background. Embroidery in gilt metallic yarns and silk (green, black, yellow). Fragment of ecclesiastical vestment or altar hanging.
ProvenanceBy about 1925, Adolph Loewi, Venice and Los Angeles [see note 1]; 1951; sold by Loewi to the MFA for $380. (Accession Date: September 13, 1951)
NOTES:
[1] Dr. Emil Pollak had one-half interest in this textile.
NOTES:
[1] Dr. Emil Pollak had one-half interest in this textile.