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Maniple

Unknown1700/1750

The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

A maniple was a narrow strip of fabric, often richly decorated and matching the other vestments, which was worn over the left arm near the wrist by the priest during the celebration of Christian Mass. This example is decorated with a type of embroidery known by different names including flame stitch, Irish stitch, Hungary stitch, and bargello stitch.

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  • Title: Maniple
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1700/1750
  • Location: Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 99.5 cm, Width: 23.5 cm
  • Medium: Embroidered in silks on canvas
The Victoria and Albert Museum

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