Surplice
J. Wippell and Co. Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1950
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
940 mm (H); 940 mm (W)
Place of origin
Manchester
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152487
Summary
Surplice. A surplice dated 1950 (circa). Fabric of undyed bleached cotton plain weave. Manufacturers label 'J.Wippell and Co. Ltd./Exeter London and Manchester/ No...'. Hand and machine sewn, smocked gathers. Neck edge worn, holes and very crushed.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside neck, sewn on label: J. WHIPPELL & Co. LTD. / EXETER / LONDON & MANCHESTER / NO. [faded inscription in red ink]
Makers and roles
J. Wippell and Co. Ltd