DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Pluvial Cape

NamePluvial Cape

Place madeMexico, North America

(not assigned)México

Mediumsilk, metallic thread

Dimensionsoverall: 260 CM W (ACROSS TOP) 128 CM L (AT CENTER OF BACK)

Credit LineGift of Suzannah Beck Hatt

Object numberA.1968.10.1

DescriptionEcclesiastical, cut in half circle. Lilac silk embroidered all over with metallic silver thread: large scroll and pomegranate pattern. Seperate symbolic cowl (flat panel) at back embroidered in baroque floral scrolls framing triple crowned mitre. Metal rings sewn along top edge.