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Chalice Cover (Italy)

This is a Chalice cover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is embroidered in counted double running and montenegrin cross stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W (with tassels): 41.9 x 42.5 cm (16 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)

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Chalice Cover (Italy); silk on linen; H x W (with tassels): 41.9 x 42.5 cm (16 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-84

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18475059/ |title=Chalice Cover (Italy) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=23 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>