Attractive swatch of red fabric removed the vestment of Pope Pius X prior to his beatification at Saint Peter's Basilica on June 3, 1951. The red cloth fabric measures 1.25 x 1.25 and is embroidered with goldwork and red thread embellishments in the shape of a cross. The swatch is attached to a slightly larger mount, which is affixed to a 5.75 x 8.5 photo of Pope Pius X, with lower right corner bearing a red wax seal from one of his documents. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. In fine condition.
