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Chasuble

1575-1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chasuble of silk velvet, woven in cut and uncut blue silk pile on a pinkish satin ground (now faded). Close pattern of interlaced leafy and flowering stems. There is a dark blue linen lining. Silvered copper braid round the edge.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk velvet with linen lining
Brief description
Chasuble, silk velvet, Italy, 1575-1600.
Physical description
Chasuble of silk velvet, woven in cut and uncut blue silk pile on a pinkish satin ground (now faded). Close pattern of interlaced leafy and flowering stems. There is a dark blue linen lining. Silvered copper braid round the edge.
Dimensions
  • Back length: 43.25in
  • Width: 28.25in
  • Weight: 1kg
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 83871/1903.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
350-1903

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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