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COSTUME: chasuble, Italy (place of manufacture) (velvet): England (place of manufacture) (orpheys), c. 1475-1499: c. 1700-1799 (altered) (silk, metal)
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COSTUME: chasuble, Italy (place of manufacture) (velvet): England (place of manufacture) (orpheys), c. 1475-1499: c. 1700-1799 (altered) (silk, metal)
3548427 COSTUME: chasuble, Italy (place of manufacture) (velvet): England (place of manufacture) (orpheys), c. 1475-1499: c. 1700-1799 (altered) (silk, metal); 118x67.9 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: 29.7
TEXTILES: COSTUME
chasuble
Italy (place of manufacture) (velvet): England (place of manufacture) (orphreys)
circa 1475-1499: circa 1700-1799 (altered)
silk, metal
overall: 1180 mm x 679 mm
Chasuble in red silk velvet embroidered with large stylised sprays of lilies and other flowers in silk floss worked in spit stitch, couched metal threads and metal spangles. Applied band of embroidered with orphreys at centre front and back in blue silk velvet with applied and embroidered figures of angles and saints, including St Peter and St Anne, worked in silk floss and metal threads using long and short stitches, padded satin stitch, straight stitch, raised-work and couched silk and metal threads. Re-shaped into later spoon-shape or fiddleback with edges bound with ten-strand metal thread plait.); Photo © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection
Media ID 38416594
© © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning print captures a magnificent chasuble, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate detailing of Italian and English design. Created between 1475-1499 in Italy, this velvet garment was later altered in the 1700s-1799 in England, adding to its rich history and evolution.
The chasuble features vibrant red silk velvet adorned with elaborate embroidery of stylized lilies and other flowers using silk floss, metal threads, and spangles. The ornate orphreys at the center front and back are crafted from blue silk velvet with embroidered figures of angels and saints like St. Peter and St. Anne.
The meticulous workmanship is evident in the various stitching techniques employed such as spit stitch, padded satin stitch, raised-work, couched silk, and metal threads. The garment has been reshaped into a spoon-shape or fiddleback style with edges bound in ten-strand metal thread plait.
This piece not only serves as a beautiful example of medieval textile art but also highlights the cultural exchange between Italy and England during that period. It stands as a testament to the skillful hands that created it centuries ago, preserving their legacy for generations to come.
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