Silk Embroidered Chasuble

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Silk Embroidered Chasuble

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.1

Description

Pale blue silk faille chasuble back with polychrome silk embroidery of large flower heads and leaves with metallic centers, stems, and vines; stretcher mount; unframed

Use

a sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass, typically ornate and having a simple hole for the head.

Context

This is the back side of the chasuble.

Collection

ERS Costumes

Category

Clothing and dress

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous

Time Period

late 17th/early 18th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Italy

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Chasuble

Height

38 in

Dimension Description

Mount

Height

38-3/4 in

Width

27-1/8 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good