19th century (1850-1890) Episcopal pluvial, made from silk, heavy metallic thread (gold bullion) embroidery. The symbol on the back is a ''pelican in her piety'', depicting the mother pelican wounding her breast to feed her young with her blood, symbolizing Christ's sacrifice. Radiating glory (sunburst) behind the pelican, grape clusters for Eucharist symbolism. This pluvial is from either Italy or France.
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