Dalmatic
16th century (made)
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Dalmatic of green silk damask, with yellow appliqué and embroidery, all decorative except for the letters embroidered in the panels on front and back: AV (Ave Maria) and IHS (Jesus Christ). The damask has a pattern of ogee-shaped compartments outlined by scrolling leafy stems, and issuing form vases decorated with imbrication; the compartments are filled with plants bearing flowers and fruit. Three large red and white tassels still attached to cords at neck.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk damask with satin appliqué and embroidery in silver-gilt thread and silks |
| Brief description | Dalmatic, green damask, with yellow applique and embroidery, Italian, 16th century. |
| Physical description | Dalmatic of green silk damask, with yellow appliqué and embroidery, all decorative except for the letters embroidered in the panels on front and back: AV (Ave Maria) and IHS (Jesus Christ). The damask has a pattern of ogee-shaped compartments outlined by scrolling leafy stems, and issuing form vases decorated with imbrication; the compartments are filled with plants bearing flowers and fruit. Three large red and white tassels still attached to cords at neck. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 3721/1902. |
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| Accession number | 277-1902 |
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| Record created | November 21, 2006 |
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