Italian
Hood for a Cope with Floral Pattern and Fringe, about 1675-1750
Voided and ciselé silk velvet , 52.1 x 63.5 cm (20 1/2 x 25 in.)
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This U-shaped church vestment is made of silk velvet voided to reveal a symmetrical floral pattern of red flowers and leaves flanking a large stylized botanical design around a small, dotted trefoil shape. The voided regions around the flowers are cream color. There are two wide gold trims around the U-shaped part. The outer trim is a dense gold fringe and the inner border contains a sinuous pattern of flowers and vines.
Short Gallery
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