Caption

Chasuble, liturgical vestment embroidered on white rep with pastel-colored silks and gold thread in patterns imitating brocade: wavy ribbons and floral bouquets forming a network arrangement. Columns emphasized with gold galloon stitching. Cotton lining. Embroidery colors: green, ochre, beige, blue. 2nd half of the 18th century, Poland. Length 96 cm, width 66 cm back., A worn textile garment laid flat on a pale background showing a light cream base with a floral pattern in shades of green, brown, pale blue, and soft pink, framed by darker brown vertical and edge trim. The fabric has a V-shaped neckline at the top and visible creases, fraying, and small tears along the edges and corners. The floral motifs repeat across the surface with leafy elements and rounded blossoms, and the darker trim forms parallel vertical bands and borders around the piece. The overall colors visible are cream, brown, green, pale blue, and soft pink.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_444

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Rights managed

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77.3Mb (4.7Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4501 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Chasuble liturgical vestment embroidered white rep pastel-colored silks gold thread patterns imitating brocade wavy ribbons floral bouquets forming network arrangement Columns emphasized gold galloon stitching Cotton lining Embroidery colors green ochre beige blue 2nd half 18th century Poland Length 96 cm width 66 cm back worn textile garment laid flat pale background showing light cream base floral pattern shades brown pale blue soft pink framed darker brown vertical edge trim fabric V-shaped neckline top visible creases fraying small tears edges corners floral motifs repeat across surface leafy elements rounded blossoms darker trim forms parallel vertical bands borders piece colors visible cream soft pink.