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Dalmatic

16th century (made)
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Place of origin

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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Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 46.25in
  • Across sleeves width: 58.25in
  • Weight: 1.32kg
Marks and inscriptions
  • IHS
  • AM (Embroidered on back and front respectively.)
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 3721/1902.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
277-1902

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Record createdNovember 21, 2006
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