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Chalice veil
18th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Chalice veil of red silk taffeta embroidered in silver metallic yarns. In the center "I.H.S." is embroidered in a circular frame of wheat and grapes. In each corner, a spray of roses and carnations in gathered with a bowknot; connected by scrolling lines. Edged with narrow gold bobbin lace.
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Details
- Title: Chalice veil
- Date Created: 18th century
- Location Created: France or Italy
- Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/101992
- Medium: Medium: metallic embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave, bobbin lace trimming Label: silk embroidered with metallic yarns, metallic bobbin lace edging
- Credit line: Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
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