Chalice veil
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Linen and lace
Measurements
360 mm (W); 360 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18404
Summary
Chalice veil in linen with lace border. Linen cloth with embroidered central cross, having IHS at centre. Bottom left corner embroidered with initials; BG (Blanche Gibbs?). Border of fine tape lace with needle made infill. Purchased individual lace motifs joined with buttonhole brides.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
BG