Rare Pair Of Charitons, Normandy, Mid 19th Century, Very Good Condition.

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Object description :

"Rare Pair Of Charitons, Normandy, Mid 19th Century, Very Good Condition."

Rare pair of members of the Norman religious brotherhood, the charitons, who voluntarily provided dignified funerals for the needy. Black wool fabric, with a felted appearance, embroidered with holy figures, whose faces were painted on paper. The body is entirely embroidered. Numerous embroidered subjects, such as roosters, clouds, hearts, altars. Small silver sequins, embroidery of the same, silver fringes at the bottom of each piece. Black cotton lining, with holes in places. These elements were worn on the shoulder and returned to the front at an angle. The charitons still exist.

Price: 680 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Linen
Width: en bas: 55,5 cms, en haut: 33 cms
Height: 98 cms

Reference: 1512241