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Chalice Veil (Greece)

This is a Chalice veil. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 51 x 65.3 cm (20 1/16 x 25 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Chalice Veil (Greece); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 51 x 65.3 cm (20 1/16 x 25 11/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-911

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