Antique Ecclesiastical Embroidered Lamé Chasuble: C19th France wedding Ohio likely in the early

Ohio likely in the early 20th century but possibly having grown out of other textile and clothier businesses by earlier members of the Hexter family

In excellent antique condition with an overall patina of age as you would expect in a textile of this antiquity

ink black calligraphy on every surface

probably a treasured picture given by a westerner

Antique Ecclesiastical Embroidered Lamé Chasuble: C19th France wedding Ohio likely in the earlyAn unusual hand embroidered chasuble, from France and dating from the 19th century. Worked on a yellow lam with wools, the embroidery is the work of a highly skilled needle woman, and like the present day, the best was saved for the church. The chasuble is lined in a mauve cotton sateen which contrast beautifully with the yellow lam. This would be a great display piece, for study or a useful addition to a collection. The front and back panels lend