Chasuble
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Chasuble

TitleChasuble
Date1675–99 17th century
MediumSilk and metallic threads on silk tabby sewn down on a linen tabby ground; embroidery
ClassificationEmbroidery
OriginGermany, Bavaria, last quarter of 17th century Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineChasuble, 1675–99. Germany, Bavaria, last quarter of 17th century. Silk and metallic threads on silk tabby sewn down on a linen tabby ground; embroidery; overall: 116.9 x 78.1 cm (46 x 30 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1971.235
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“Chasuble” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1675–99. It is executed in silk and metallic threads on silk tabby sewn down on a linen tabby ground; embroidery and classified as embroidery. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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