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Written by: Diego RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 208501
FlandersChasuble Showing the Arms of France
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Flanders |
|---|---|
| Date | 16th century |
| Culture / Origin | Flanders |
| Medium | Linen and wool, plain weave with supplementary pile warps forming solid cut and uncut velvet; stamped; (known as velours de trek); edged with linen, warp-faced plain weave with extended ground weft uncut fringe off one side; lined with linen, plain weave; glazed |
| Dimensions | 128.5 × 70.2 cm (50 5/8 × 27 5/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 52.2 cm (20 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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