Chalice cover
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Chalice cover

TitleChalice cover
Date1700–1750 18th century
MediumMedium: silk, metallic thread Technique: embroidered on warp and weft twill weave
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginFrance or Italy France or Italy
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Richard C. Greenleaf
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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