Maniple and Stole

fourth quarter 18th century

Not on view

Eighteenth-century French embroidery was known for its delicacy and beauty. The naturalistic flowers on this stole and maniple form a lyrically graceful design that reflects the high level of workmanship for which that era is known.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Maniple and Stole
Date: fourth quarter 18th century
Culture: French
Medium: Silk, metal
Dimensions: (a): 86 in. (218.4 cm)
(b): 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Classifications: Textiles-Embroidered, Textiles-Dyed and Embroidered
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Rodman A. Heeren, 1960
Object Number: 2009.300.2845a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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