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Vestment fragment
1730-1740
Description
A fragment from a religious vestment. Brocaded silk (green) with a large, naturalistic floral pattern. There are orphrey bands (made of metallic threads) along three sides. These bands are silver in color, and woven with a herringbone and striped pattern.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Lyon; France; Europe
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
Museum Object Number
1969.2654 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2654 A
Object Name
Vestment fragment
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Lyon; France; Europe
Origin Notes
Probably Lyon
Date
1730-1740
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
Dimensions (inches)
32 (W) x 73 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
82 (W) x 186 (L)