A SPANISH SILK AND GOLD THREAD EMBROIDERED SILK VELVET CHASUBLE 16th/17th century Likely for the Feast of Martyrs and Pentecost; recto depicting a virgin martyr holding a cross and the martyr's palm, and possibly St. Sebastian; verso depicting the Virgin, a martyred male saint, and St. Barbara. H: 46, W: 25 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.