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Chasuble, Floral and plant ornaments—flowers and leaves—embroidered in columns on a silver background with motifs of large flowers in yellow, cherry red, green, and blue. Chasuble unstitched and trimmed with silver lace braid; cotton lining. Side fabric: cream silk brocaded with gold thread with motifs of stylized twigs and leaves. France, 3rd quarter of the 17th century fabric; embroidery dated 18th century, Poland. Liturgical vestment. Dimensions: length 101 cm, width 67 cm back., A sleeveless garment laid flat with a deep V-shaped neckline, made of a pale beige fabric with a subtle sheen and patterned metallic brocade panels; a central vertical floral panel features a winding stem with stylized blossoms and leaves in shades of green, yellow, peach, and muted pink on a lighter background; the brocade sections on either side show pale silver and gold metallic motifs against the beige ground; the garment edges are finished with a narrow trim and the overall shape tapers toward the hem, which is rounded at the corners.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A14_101

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77.3Mb (5.5Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4501 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Chasuble Floral plant ornaments flowers leaves embroidered columns silver background motifs large flowers yellow cherry red green blue Chasuble unstitched trimmed silver lace braid cotton lining Side fabric cream silk brocaded gold thread stylized twigs France 3rd quarter 17th century fabric embroidery dated 18th century Poland Liturgical vestment Dimensions length 101 cm width 67 cm back sleeveless garment laid flat deep V-shaped neckline pale beige fabric subtle sheen patterned metallic brocade panels central vertical floral panel features winding stem stylized blossoms shades peach muted pink lighter background brocade sections side pale silver gold metallic motifs beige ground garment edges finished narrow trim shape tapers hem rounded corners.