Paten
Paten
ca. 1775 (made)
ca. 1775 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The chalice and paten were made for the chapel of the Magdalen Hospital for Penitent Prostitutes, founded in 1758 in Whitechapel by Robert Dingley. The paten was used to serve the sacramental bread or wafers that were received as the body of Christ at a Holy Communion service which recalls the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Paten (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Glass, engraved on the wheel and gilt |
| Brief description | Paten, glass engraved with leafy sprays and with the gilded inscription London, ca. 1775 |
| Physical description | The paten has no foot. It is engraved with leafy sprays and with the gilded inscription 'MAGDALENE CHARITY THE GLORY BE TO GOD' |
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| Copy number | unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | It is engraved with leafy sprays and with the gilded inscription 'MAGDALENE CHARITY THE GLORY BE TO GOD' |
| Gallery label | MAGDALEN HOSPITAL CHALICE AND PATEN
The hospital, originally for the reform and relief of penitent prostitutes, was founded in Whitechapel in 1758 and moved to St. George's Fields, Southwark in 1772. In 1868 it moved again to Streatham and became a secondary school. This chalice and paten is an extremely rare example of communion ware in glass.
England (London), around 1775
Glass
Museum no. C.62&A-1988 |
| Credit line | Given by the Friends of the Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Object history | This chalice and paten is an extremely rare example of communion ware in glass. Historical significance: Providing support for those in need was seen as a Christian virtue. In 18th century London leading citizens founded institutions by subscription to assist the poor, sick and isolated. The Magdalen Hospital was set up to reform repentant prostitutes by teaching them Christian principles. |
| Historical context | Made for the chapel of the Magdalen Hospital for Penitent Prostitutes in St. George's Fields, Southwark. |
| Summary | The chalice and paten were made for the chapel of the Magdalen Hospital for Penitent Prostitutes, founded in 1758 in Whitechapel by Robert Dingley. The paten was used to serve the sacramental bread or wafers that were received as the body of Christ at a Holy Communion service which recalls the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.62A-1988 |
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| Record created | September 24, 2004 |
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