Description
the silk square with embroidered full armorial of Henry Benedict, Cardinal Duke of York in fine silks and gold bullion
Dimensions
overall 22cm x 17cm approximately
Footnote
Notes:
while now only a part of what was presumably a much larger item of clothing this armorial would have been the focus of the piece. Its precise use or section within the original garment is unknown but it is more than likely from Henry Benedict's personal wardrobe.