Front and back from a mitre; white satin, embroidered in polychrome silks and gold thread. Design, which is same front and back, shows, in left and right spaces, and ascending vine with various flowers, rose, etc. ; in blue, shades of rose, white, light green; long tailed bird perched on upper stem is stooping toward a flower, and is embroidered in blue, pink and with black ends to tail and feathers. Center, as smaller ascending vine, with various birds and border (1-1/4" wide) of similar vine with birds. Design outlined with gold thread. Stitches mostly satin with some knot stitch. Trimmed at pointed top with gold tassels. Sides of mitre are on stiff linen, interlined with linen, and with remains of white taffeta lining.

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1955	We acquired this object.
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Mitre, 18th century

This is a Mitre. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk, metal and its technique is satin and knot stitch embroidery on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Noma Geist. It is credited Gift of Noma Geist.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 41 x 38 cm (16 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Mitre, 18th century; silk, metal; H x W: 41 x 38 cm (16 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.); Gift of Noma Geist; 1955-170-1-a/b

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CjUB/
Accession Number 1955-170-1-a/b
Object ID 18404131