Irish Alb Fine Linen Cut Work Red Embroidery Crosses & Lilies Murray Charleville

Description

It is a vintage (circa 1960s/70s) clerical ALB of fine white linen, made in Ireland by Murray & Sons, Charleville, which information is written on the tag on the inner center neckline.
This beautiful liturgical garment is decorated with red cut work embroidery on the skirt portion in a motif of crosses surrounded by Lilies and Leaf flourishes, which have cut work openings on their centers, so that the color of whatever garment worn underneath can partially show through, (see photo #8). The 2 1/4” square cross embroidery is repeated on the two cuffs.
The alb measures 59 1/2” long from back center neckline to lower skirt edge, 19 1/2” across at the chest from seam to seam, sleeves are 22” measured from under arm to outer cuff edge. There is a 12” long V slash on the front, neckline is 8 1/4” diameter when tied. The cuffs are 8 1/4” diameters, and the skirt is 34” diameter across at the bottom, measured seam to seam.
The  item was donated by a Canadian parish to a Catholic organization in my area, proceeds from the sale going towards support of their missions, so it may have been formerly used, but if so- very gently because the alb is graded in very fine condition with no tears, stains or any other noticeable imperfections.
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