Caption

Cope by, embroidered ornament with a continuous form alternating between large flowers and feathery leaves; on the slightly shorter central edge the ornamental band is doubled. 19th century, Silesia. Liturgical vestment church parament, decorated with plant ornaments—flowers and leaves. Height 102 cm, width 103 cm., A square, light-colored fabric laid flat against a pale background, showing a decorative border of looping, fern-like embroidery along two adjacent edges and partially along the opposite edges; the fabric itself is a soft off-white or cream with slightly darker cream embroidery, visible fold lines and gentle wrinkles, and subtle shadowing around the edges.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A14_036

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Rights managed

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76.9Mb (5.7Mb) / 20.0in x 14.9in / 6000 x 4478 (300dpi)

Keywords

Cope embroidered ornament continuous form alternating large flowers feathery leaves slightly shorter central edge ornamental band doubled 19th century Silesia Liturgical vestment church parament decorated plant ornaments flowers leaves Height 102 cm width 103 cm square light-colored fabric laid flat pale background showing decorative border looping fern- embroidery two adjacent edges partially opposite edges fabric itself soft off-white cream slightly darker cream embroidery visible fold lines gentle wrinkles subtle shadowing edges.