Pulpit fall
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk, silk brocade, linen, wood, glass and bead
Measurements
360 mm (W); 400 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18422
Summary
Pulpit fall in dark blue silk brocade. For use in Lent or on Saints' Days with matching altar frontal (NT18410) and pulpit fall (NT18423). Brocade woven with animals and foliage. Front panel embroidered in satin stitch with stylised leaves and glass beads. Silk fringe along front edge, in navy, olive green and cream (70mm deep). Base made of wooden board, covered with dark blue linen.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.