Antique French Catholic Maniple, Ceremonial Stole, Silk and Embroidery, Gold Metallic Fringe Trim boite a halles a safety issue for the

a safety issue for the very old cotton rag prints

I see one stick not secured to its rib but it's not easy to notice

Very good to excellent condition throughout on this one

19th century works in the artistic period known as "Orientalism" - a popular realistic art that gave way to the Impressionists a bit later

I have salvaged period brooch panel with tiny pearls and numerous other sized pearls to go with it so whomever buys it can do the restoration

Antique French Catholic Maniple, Ceremonial Stole, Silk and Embroidery, Gold Metallic Fringe Trim boite a halles a safety issue for theRecently in from France, I'm told the proper name for this long ecclesiastical stole is a maniple. I'm not Catholic, and always appreciate the help of people who know more about the various vestments. That said, we love these made up into the tops of fabulous throw pillows, and so do decorators. This one has 2 suitable panels, silk with silk embroidery and trimmed out in gold metallic fringe and trim. Full measurements noted on photos. Very good