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Chasuble, 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. Liturgical vestment, 2nd half of the 18th century, Poland. Length 96 cm, width 66 cm back., Keywords: liturgical vestments, flowers, plant ornaments, church paraments, sacred art, churches and chapels furnishings., A sleeveless garment laid flat against a pale background, primarily in shades of beige and cream with a patterned central panel featuring floral motifs in green and muted brownish-pink tones; the garment has vertical and curved bands in a darker tan or brown framing the patterned sections, and visible frayed edges and worn areas with some discoloration in orange-brown; the fabric appears textured with a slightly shiny finish in places and a matte backing in others, showing small irregularities and repairs along seams.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A13_445

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77.3Mb (5.2Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4501 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Chasuble 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 Liturgical vestment 2nd half 18th century Poland Length 96 cm width 66 cm back Keywords liturgical vestments flowers plant ornaments church paraments sacred art churches chapels furnishings sleeveless garment laid flat pale background primarily shades cream patterned central panel featuring floral motifs muted brownish-pink tones garment vertical curved bands darker tan brown framing patterned sections visible frayed edges worn areas discoloration orange-brown fabric textured slightly shiny finish places matte backing showing small irregularities repairs seams.