Chasuble

Unknown

1740–60 · Silk, metallic, cotton · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This is a fine example of an authentic eighteenth-century chasuble- the tabard like garment worn by a Catholic priest over his alb gown when leading church services. Its European brocaded damask silk, somewhat faded on the front, retains a stronger palette on the reverse. Perhaps of most interest, however, is the lining- an amendment probably added later- which is an Indian hand-block printed chintz, in good state of repair.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1740–60

Medium

Silk, metallic, cotton

Culture

probably Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., 1975