Orphrey
1550-1600 (made)
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Orphreys were decorative bands applied to copes, dalmatics and chasubles--vestments worn by Christian clergy. They were often embroidered to show religious scenes, and were attached in cross shapes or in straight pillars. In this example the monograms I H S
(Iesus Hominum Salvator, latin for 'Jesus Savior of Men') and AM (Ave Maria, latin for 'Hail Mary') are incorporated into the strapwork pattern.
(Iesus Hominum Salvator, latin for 'Jesus Savior of Men') and AM (Ave Maria, latin for 'Hail Mary') are incorporated into the strapwork pattern.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen, embroidered with silk and metal thread |
| Brief description | Orphrey for a chasuble part, linen silk metal, 1500s, Spanish; Strapwork |
| Summary | Orphreys were decorative bands applied to copes, dalmatics and chasubles--vestments worn by Christian clergy. They were often embroidered to show religious scenes, and were attached in cross shapes or in straight pillars. In this example the monograms I H S (Iesus Hominum Salvator, latin for 'Jesus Savior of Men') and AM (Ave Maria, latin for 'Hail Mary') are incorporated into the strapwork pattern. |
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| Accession number | 617-1893 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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