Chalice veil
Due to its relatively flat surface, this densely-worked Venetian needle lace is known as point plat. Point plat was believed to have developed as a slightly less time-consuming version of the three-dimensional Venetian needle lace gros point. This particular piece was rearranged into a chalice veil as part of a set of church vestments. This is part of the set 10.186.1, .2, .3, .5 that comprises a chasuble, maniple, stole, and chalice veil.
Artwork Details
- Title: Chalice veil
- Date: second half of 17th century
- Culture: Italian, Venice
- Medium: Needle lace, Point plat
- Dimensions: L. 21 1/2 x W. 21 1/2 inches (54.6 x 54.6 cm)
- Classifications: Textiles-Laces, Textiles-Ecclesiastical
- Credit Line: Frederick C. Hewitt Fund, 1910
- Object Number: 10.186.5
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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