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Orphrey Cross15th century

Not on view
Embroidered textile cross on tan striped ground with crucifixion scene at center, two haloed figures below, and Gothic lettering in blue thread throughout
Title
Orphrey Cross
Place Made
Germany, Cologne
Date Made
15th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery detailing on woven silk and metallic ground
Dimensions
46 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (118.11 x 54.61 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.69.64
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Maeder, Edward. 600 Years of Embroidery from the Permanent Collection: 1380-1980. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1982.