Object Number 1956.0090.005

Object Name

Cope

Category

Textiles (Clothing)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

France, Europe

Date

1740-1785

Materials

Silk; Metal; Linen; Wool

Dimensions (inches)

55 (L) , 121 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

140 (L) , 308 (W)

Object Description

Web - 03/29/2016

A cope (ecclesiastical garment) made of silk or brocaded worsted damask. A large half circle of fabric with traditional orphrey band and fringe trim.This fabric has an off-white ground with metallic threads. A damask floral motif is woven in pink and green. The orphrey band is a braided trim of gold brocade. An additional rectangular panel attached along one straight side to form the morse, which is two sets of silverplated hooks that correspond to twisted wire eyes on the other side This is lined in linen.