Roman style chasuble, part of a full vestment set used in the Catholic Cathedral Ballarat in the 1920s. This style of vestment was superseded in the1970s following the second Vatican Council. This set is unusual in its use of art-deco design.The main component of a set of vestments for use in the Catholic liturgy rare in its use of art-deco style embroidery. Roman style.Symbolism of wheat and vine with central medallion of Christ as the Sacred Heart. Also a Chiro in lower section of orphery.vestment, chasuble, art-deco, sacred heart,

Vietnamese gothic cut silk chasuble. These vestments were purchased by Monsignor Henry Nolan and re-sold to his fellow priests in the diocese to raise money for Vietnamese orphanage children following the Vietnam conflict. Monsignor Nolan served as a military chaplain in Vietnam. The vestments feature Vietnamese Christian motifs such as this with a bamboo cross with an Asian incense burner.vietnam, nolan, chasuble, gothic, embroidery, asian, incense, cross.

This item was used at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Kirkstall from 1910. Although the item is black, black is no longer a liturgical colour after Vatican II.This is of historical significance to the people of Kirkstall and Koroit. It has potential spiritual significance of the local catholic population. it represents a typical item of a small village church in the late 19th Century.A black robe embroidered with black and silver,The chasuble is Roman style also called sandwich board, Pre- Vatican II style. It is watered silk and it may date from the early 20th C but it may date late 19 Century.There is an embroidered symbol on the front that encompasses the letters J H and S. Symbolic braiding.chasuble, robes, kirkstall, catholic, church, st patrick's kirkstall

chasuble, pelican, learmonth

Worn during religious ceremonies at St Brigid's Church , Crossley during later part of 20th c.Oval shaped tunic style garmentRed, green and black embroideryecclesiastical clothing

Vestment worn at St Brigid's Church, Crossley. 20th CVestments worn at St Brigid's Church, Crossley. 20th CLime green synthetic material with gold and purple braid sewn perpendicularly down front and back. ecclesiastical clothing, vestments

Worn during religious ceremonies at St Brigid's Church, Crossley during later part of 20th c.ecclesiastical clothing

Wool embroidery

Agnus Dei: Latin - Lamb of God. The triumphal lamb is shown with a waving banner. A title for Jesus Christ originating from John 1:29. It refers to a specific prayer in Western Christian liturgies (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran) sung or said during the fraction rite (breaking of the bread) before Communion, often accompanied by musical settings.Silver and gold metal thread, gold sequins on square of blue silk. Possible 30-40 years old - 1960-80. Red velvet flag.embroidery, ecclesiastical, chasuble, 1960-80, australia, metal thread

Assisi embroidery originated in Assisi, Umbria region in Italy, during the Renaissance. The techniques involved in Assisi embroiderywere practiced for many centuries; however, the modern form of Assisi embroidery as it is recognized today took its shape and form in Assisi in the 18th century. Early examples of Assisi embroidery often feature religious themes, pointing to its ecclesiastical beginnings. Convent nuns stitched church altar cloths, chasubles, vestments, and other religious items and materials with Assisi embroidery motifs. St. Clare of Assisi, an Italian nun who started the order of St. Clare, later became the patron saint of embroiderers. She was known for stitching altar cloths for churches in Assisi. Assisi embroidery went through several evolutionary stages, reflected in its changing motifs. In the 13th and 14th centuries, motifs included stylized birds and animals, scrollwork, and geometric designs. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Assisi work reflected Biblical and Renaissance-inspired motifs, with demons, angels, and mythological creatures.Assisi work - natural evenweave linen with double running in black round the design then filled in with blue cross stitch, leaving the design 'voided'.embroidery, assisi, 1940-60, italy, sachet, lions