Chasuble
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The Christian monograms IHS (Jesus Hominum Salvator- Jesus, Savior of Mankind) and MAR (possibly signifying Maria- the Virgin Mary) decorate cartouches on this Chasuble- tabard-like clothing intended to be worn by a Roman Catholic priest when officiating church services. Though from a distance the design is elegant, closer inspection reveals the central band to be ornamented with simple yellow satin silk appliqués, sewn onto the velvet ground. The shadows on the illusionistic strapwork are even executed in paint. The green velvet ground- though old- has been patched and repurposed at an unknown date from a different garment.
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