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Chasuble

1765-1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chasuble of brocaded silk with a blue satin ground. Brocaded with a pink and white ribbon, partly in chenille thread, and crossed by garlands of roses and leaves. Edged with open silver braid, a double strip at the neck and across the shoulders. The front and back are divided into panels by the silver braid.

Brocaded satin with coloured silks, silk frisé and chenille thread. The chasuble is made from several narrow panels of silks whose joins are disguised by the silk braid. Lined in glazed yellow linen.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded silk satin with silks, chenille thread, silver braid, ribbon, lined with linen
Brief description
Chasuble of brocaded silk satin, France, 1765-1770
Physical description
Chasuble of brocaded silk with a blue satin ground. Brocaded with a pink and white ribbon, partly in chenille thread, and crossed by garlands of roses and leaves. Edged with open silver braid, a double strip at the neck and across the shoulders. The front and back are divided into panels by the silver braid.

Brocaded satin with coloured silks, silk frisé and chenille thread. The chasuble is made from several narrow panels of silks whose joins are disguised by the silk braid. Lined in glazed yellow linen.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 0.92kg
  • Repeat length: 16.5in
  • Neck to hem back height: 38.75in
  • Width: 27in (maximum)
Credit line
Given by the Community of the Resurrection
Collection
Accession number
T.22-1964

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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