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Chasuble

Date19th Century
Object PlaceFrance, Western Europe, Europe
MediumFoundation of linen, plain weave Embroidered in stem (tent) and cross stiches using silk and wool Embroidery: wool and silk on linen plain weave canvas.
ClassificationsCostumes
Dimensionsheight x maximum width: 46 x 28 in. (116.8 x 71.1 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Octavia W. Bates Fund, Emma S. Fechimer Fund and William C. Yawkey Fund
Object number1988.71
DescriptionThe front is embroidered with foliate decoration; the back has the same decoration as well as a large cross within which is the image of the "agnus dei" and a smaller cross.
On View
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Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, Euro. Sculpture & Decorative Art
ProvenanceEuropean Art Market.