"Altar Cloth Covering - Pelican Embroidery - Stars - Late 19th Century "
Superb antique liturgical altar facing, also called frontal, in ivory-colored damask silk, richly embroidered with gold threads. It is decorated in its center with a mystical pelican, symbol of Christ's sacrifice, surrounded by rays of glory. The fabric is also decorated with several gold stars. The edge is highlighted with a gold border and the bottom is finished with long gold fringes. End of the 19th century 52x164cm Good general condition, some visible signs of use (see photos). As taken from the attic.