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.

Dimensionsheight x maximum width: 46 x 28 in. (116.8 x 71.1 cm)

ClassificationsCostumes

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.

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