Fiddleback chasuble; Multi-colored embroidery in fruit designs on white silk; probably cut down in width
"The chasuble is of wide cut, of plain weave white silk (white was used for church festivals) decorated with luxurious floral and pomegranate designs. These multi-colored embroidered designs are complemented by gold threads couched in stem-like patterns. The edges of the chasuble are trimmed with strips of gold metallic lace."
[Text from 1977 guidebook by N Kline]
Collection
Tapestry
Acquisition
Accession
209
Made/Created
Place
Location
Possibly Italy
Notes
Date: 17th century
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Chasuble
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Vestment
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Regalia
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Status Symbols
Nomenclature Class
Personal Symbols
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
General Notes
Note Type
HM209 chasuble w multicolored embroidery info sheet
Note Type
1977 Hammond Castle Souvenir Guidebk by N R Kline, J J Bolten (34)