Orphrey, 17th century (CH 18318377)
Summary
Orphrey from clerical vestments. Five rectangles, each containing a figure within architectural arches and capped by symmetrical floral motifs; three are from the back of orphrey and two from the front. Silk and metallic thread embroidered in or nué technique on linen.
Tags
or nue
orphreys
textiles in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
illumination of books and manuscripts
illuminated manuscripts
cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
Date
1650
Source
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Link
Copyright info
public domain