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Cope
1740-1790
Description
A cope (ecclesiastical garment) made of brocaded silk. A large half circle of fabric with traditional orphrey band and fringe trim. This fabric has a pink ground with metallic threads. A damask floral motif is woven in blue, green, yellow and cream. The orphrey band is a braided trim of gold brocade. A paper tag is stapled to one edge printed: "Kimball, NY USA" and "Louis XIV /7865" (in ink) "350" (in ink) on back.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
- Paper
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.1276
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1276
Object Name
Cope
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Date
1740-1790
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
- Paper
- Wool
Dimensions (inches)
57 (W) x 109 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
144.78 (W) x 276.86 (L)
Measurement Notes
Per previous cataloguer