Caption

Stole, 18th century, Poland; liturgical vestment, embroidered, length 208 cm, width 18 cm. The item relates to church paraments, sacred art, and liturgical vestments; discusses form, symbolism, manufacturing techniques, and significance of embroidery in Polish religious tradition, including role of religious orders Warsaw Capuchins in shaping liturgical culture., A long, narrow fabric strip laid flat against a pale background, with a muted gold color and a slightly shiny, textured surface; the strip widens into flared ends with visible creases and stitch lines, and one end shows a small patch of lighter fabric; the background appears light gray or off-white.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A12_316

License type

Rights managed

Available size

75.5Mb (2.4Mb) / 20.0in x 14.7in / 6000 x 4401 (300dpi)

Keywords

Stole 18th century Poland liturgical vestment embroidered length 208 cm width 18 cm item relates church paraments sacred art liturgical vestments discusses form symbolism manufacturing techniques significance embroidery Polish religious tradition role religious orders Warsaw Capuchins shaping liturgical culture long narrow fabric strip laid flat pale background muted gold color slightly shiny textured surface strip widens flared ends visible creases stitch lines small patch lighter fabric background light gray off-white.