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Description :
Step into the solemn grandeur of traditional liturgical history with this magnificent Antique Roman Catholic Dalmatic. Distinctively tailored as the proper vestment for a deacon, this Roman-style piece is crafted from a heavy, lustrous crimson-red silk damask featuring an elegant, woven-in monochromatic pattern of classical floral urns and scrolling acanthus foliage.
True to its historic design, the front and back are decorated with twin vertical orphrey bands and horizontal connecting bars, creating the traditional panel framework. These orphrey inserts are beautifully adorned with an intricate, multi-colored geometric ribbon design displaying stylized cross motifs. The entire vestment—including the squared side cutouts, hem, and matching short sleeves—is meticulously framed with a continuous, vintage gold metallic tinsel trim braid. This exceptional textile represents a profound era of church history, perfect for institutional archives, fine wall framing, or continued sacred use.
Item Specifics & Condition
Origin / Style: Traditional Roman Catholic / European Ecclesiastical
Type: Liturgical Dalmatic (Deacon's Mass Vestment)
Material: Crimson Red Silk Damask, Woven Ribbon Orphreys, Metallic Thread Trim, Full Interior Lining
Condition: Very good antique condition. The silk damask fabric is remarkably robust and supple, retaining a deep, regal shine across the body. The decorative orphrey bands remain crisp and brightly colored, and the gold tinsel trim is firmly secured. As a genuine historic sanctuary textile, expect very minor, natural surface wear or light storage folding lines. Please consult all high-resolution photos for close-up structural details.
Dimensions
Length (L): 100 cm / 39.4 in
Bust/Chest (C): 118 cm / 46.5 in
Sleeve-to-Sleeve / Span (S): 55 cm / 21.7 in
Arm / Sleeve Opening (A): 25 cm / 9.8 in
Care Instructions
Archival Preservation Recommended. Due to the age, fine silk composition, and delicate metallic tinsel trims, do not machine wash, hand wash, or expose to standard commercial dry-cleaning fluids. Specialized professional textile conservation cleaning is strictly advised if necessary. To release storage lines, use an indirect garment steamer on a low/delicate setting from a safe distance, making sure no water droplets touch the silk. Store flat or on a thick, custom-padded conservation hanger inside a breathable canvas garment bag.
