Beautiful vintage Catholic liturgical vestment collection featuring a labeled Martinez & Murphey, Inc. chasuble from Los Angeles, California, accompanied by three decorative clerical stoles and a white tasseled cincture.

Martinez & Murphey was a noted Los Angeles liturgical vestment company founded in 1976, known for creating elaborate ecclesiastical garments. The company also produced vestments for the 1987 visit of Pope John Paul II to Los Angeles.

Included – 5 Pieces:

  1. Vintage Martinez & Murphey Chasuble: Ivory-white flowing priest's vestment with gold-tone edging, an embroidered Chi-Rho Christian symbol, and floral decoration. Original purple and gold Martinez & Murphey, Inc., Los Angeles, CA maker's label inside the collar.

  2. Blue Clerical Stole: Sky-blue fabric with decorative woven bands near the ends and a triangular back collar panel.

  3. Ivory Brocade Stole: Cream-colored floral-patterned fabric with repeated embroidered cross emblems.

  4. Purple Woven Clerical Stole: Purple textile featuring a colorful geometric cross, multicolored woven motifs, and decorative fringe. The style resembles traditional Latin American weaving.

  5. White Cincture: Long white liturgical cord with tassels.

Condition:

Vintage pre-owned condition. The chasuble and accompanying pieces display attractive colors, decorative details, and signs of previous use and storage. Please review all original photographs for fabric wear, discoloration, marks, and other imperfections.

Maker and Provenance:

The chasuble bears the original Martinez & Murphey, Inc., Los Angeles, California label.

The exact date of manufacture is unknown. The accompanying stoles and cincture are offered together as a collection; their manufacturers and whether they were originally sold with the chasuble have not been established.

The previous owner reportedly associated the collection with Peru, but Peruvian manufacture or origin has not been verified.

Please Note:

The historical information about Martinez & Murphey is provided as background on the maker only. No connection between this particular vestment and any papal event is claimed.

All five textile pieces shown in the original photographs are included. Hangers and mannequin are not included.

A distinctive vintage ecclesiastical textile collection for clergy, church use, religious collectors, or historical costume display.