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Chalice veil of silk embroidered with a radiant halo in gold thread, within which in gold-coloured paillettes IHS
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Chalice veil of cream-colored silk with embroidery. In the center, a radiant crown of gold thread within which, with gold-colored paillettes, the letters IHS. Along the edges, multicolored silk embroidery: intersecting flower branches with a bouquet of flowers diagonally in the corners (also gold thread). Bordered with bobbin lace: gold lace. Lining of linen.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineKelkvelum van zijde geborduurd met stralenkrans in gouddraad waarbinnen in goudkleurige paillettes IHS. c. 1800 - c. 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
