Chalice Veil
1880-1890 (made)
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This chalice veil is part of a set of vestments made within the convent chapel of The Sisters of Mercy, Bristol, for use by the order.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk ground with embroidered details in silk, silver gilt threat and semi-precious stones |
| Brief description | Chalice veil, woven silk, designer JD Sedding, makers Sisters of Charity, Bristol, 1880-1890 |
| Physical description | Cloth of gold (modern replacement) in olive/gold with four applied embroidered motifs in each corner showing angels with inscriptions including 'Ecce Agnus Dei'. Another larger appliqué panel in the centre of the lower hem shows the Annunciation with the inscription 'Ave Maria Gratia'. The edge of the chalice veil is trimmed with a band of olive green silk, embroidered in silk and couched silver gilt thread with repeating floral cartouches. Each corner is embellished with padded motifs of crosses in gold work with garnet-coloured stones in the centre. Lined in red silk. Woven silk ground with embroidered details in silk, silver gilt threat and semi-precious stones. Embroidery stitches used include long and short and satin stitches, couched and padded work. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by the Sisters of Charity |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Summary | This chalice veil is part of a set of vestments made within the convent chapel of The Sisters of Mercy, Bristol, for use by the order. |
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| Accession number | T.66-2004 |
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| Record created | September 20, 2005 |
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