Chasuble
Not on view
This chasuble– the tabard-like garment worn by a Catholic priest– is an unusual survival of midrange production, cheap and simple to have made. Although at first glance its bold pattern appears to be that of a damask-style woven fabric, in fact it is woolen needlework on canvas. Using a palette of only three colors– cream, green and salmon pink– the needle-worker has created a bold, clever effect of mirroring designs. Signs of wear-and-tear on its front, especially around the chest area, reveal that this garment was worn and used.
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