As this piece is put the wrong side out in the frame, the figure of the saint cannot be identified, nor the word on the scroll read.
7017.
Linen Web; ground, crimson and green; pattern, on the crimson square, a device in white; on the green, two narrow bands chequered crimson, white, and green, with an inscription (now illegible) between them. German, 15th century. 16 inches by 2-1/2 inches.
Poor in every respect, and the small band of gold is almost black.
7018.
Orphrey Web; ground, gold; pattern, a flower-bearing tree in green, red, and white; and the sacred Name in blue silk. German, 15th century. 13-1/2 inches by 3-3/4 inches.
The same stuff occurs at other numbers in this collection.
7019.
Orphrey Band; ground, gold thread; pattern, flowers in various-coloured silks. Flemish, 16th century. 19-3/4 inches by 2-3/4 inches.
The whole of this pretty piece is done with the needle, upon coarse
canvas, and, no doubt, ornamented either a chasuble, dalmatic, or some
liturgical vestment.
7020.
Crimson and Gold Damask; ground, crimson; pattern, a diaper of animals in gold. Italian, 15th century. 14-3/4 inches by 4 inches.
Exactly like another piece in this collection; a winged gaping serpent,
with a royal crown just above but not upon its head, occupies the
