1039427

Mid 19th C. French VESTMENT & Accessories #1039427

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Mid 19th C. French VESTMENT & Accessories  #1039427
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5 piece antique Vestment Set- French embroidery in metallic thread</em></td>
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Mid 19th C. French VESTMENT & Accessories
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METALLIC Embroidery-Ornate textile- Stumpwork


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This antique textile Vestment with companion accessories was discovered in a private estate in Northern France. The 5 pieces date from the mid to late 19th C. An ornate priest?s robe with intricate embroidery in metallic thread, there are stumpwork sacred hearts framed at the center. Gold colored metallic thread is crafted into a fanciful design of swirling foliage, and rays of light. The background is a textile of woven metallic fabric in a rich shade of yellow gold.
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The pieces are in very good condition for an objects of this age. Please note, these are antique textiles and so they are worn. The fabric shows expected signs of age and wear. Overall they remain in a very good antique state. There are frayed threads, faded linings, small losses and small stains, as expected for a work of this vintage. The Vestment is embellished on the front and back.
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Please note: The deep purple lining has faded, discolored and worn over time and there is spotting on some of the accessory textiles.


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Measured from the front, the robe is approximately 46" from the shoulder to the bottom of the skirt and approximately 26" across the shoulders. The back of the vestment measures approximately: 31" x 21"(not including shoulder sections).

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International Air shipping direct from Europe to the USA (lower 48 states) is: $ 65.00


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<tr><td>Condition:Very good- used textile- some snags andfraying- faded lining -see description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c.1860</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:France</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:46</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:26</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Mid 19th C. French VESTMENT & Accessories </td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Antique</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Metallic Embroidery</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Europe, The Netherlands</td></tr>
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