Chalice veil
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Chalice veil

TitleChalice veil
Date18th century
MediumMedium: metallic embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave, bobbin lace trimming Label: silk embroidered with metallic yarns, metallic bobbin lace edging
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginFrance or Italy France or Italy
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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