A chasuble of "cloth of gold", the orpheys outlined with metal braid and appliqu with metal thread embroidery with raised work and sequin embellishment, forming stylised scrolling flowers and foliage, the centre back with the Lamb of God in silver metal purl, within a halo with sequins, late 19th century, French; a similar stole of "cloth of gold" moir; and a similar split pelmet panel of ivory satin embroidered in gilt metal threads with fruiting vines and ears of corn, the upper centre with "IHS"--36 x 21in. (90 x 53cm.) (3)

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A chasuble of "cloth of gold", the orpheys outlined with metal braid and appliqu with metal thread embroidery with raised work and sequin embellishment, forming stylised scrolling flowers and foliage, the centre back with the Lamb of God in silver metal purl, within a halo with sequins, late 19th century, French; a similar stole of "cloth of gold" moir; and a similar split pelmet panel of ivory satin embroidered in gilt metal threads with fruiting vines and ears of corn, the upper centre with "IHS"--36 x 21in. (90 x 53cm.) (3)

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