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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Dalmatic

ca. 1765 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dalmatic made from cherry red satin brocaded with gold thread and coloured silks with a garland of flowers and isolated feathers tied with ribbons. The main outlines are marked by gold braid of an unusual type (with one deckled edge and eyelet holes). It is lined with red silk. Silver gilt, filé and frisé, not bound in the width of the motif.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Dalmatic
  • Sash
Materials and techniques
Satin brocaded, gold, silk, silver
Brief description
Dalmatic of silk satin brocade, France, ca. 1765.
Physical description
Dalmatic made from cherry red satin brocaded with gold thread and coloured silks with a garland of flowers and isolated feathers tied with ribbons. The main outlines are marked by gold braid of an unusual type (with one deckled edge and eyelet holes). It is lined with red silk. Silver gilt, filé and frisé, not bound in the width of the motif.
Dimensions
  • Length: 41in (maximum)
  • Width: 55in (maximum)
  • Repeat length: 10.62in
  • Repeat width: 10.25in
Collection
Accession number
T.109-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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