Two Spanish Velvet and Silk Damask Dalmatics, the red velvet garment with panels of yellow damask in a band to neck, to shoulders in bands, to sleeves below elbows, and to below waist, the damask. Applied silver thread gimp to seams. Lined in indigo blue fustian, comprising linen and cotton. Mid 17th Century. 

{Approximate measurements: length 47 1/2", shoulders 19", chest 44 1/4".}.     

Repairs, the gilt or silver thread embroidery to the large panels below the waist now removed. Repairs to lining. Some losses to threads. Stains, wear. Please ask the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.