Vestment
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
1900 mm (Width); 1300 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 33525.1
Summary
A fine white Egyptian cotton vestment, possibly a vergers gown. Circular shape, long wide winged sleeves, central front opening secured by fabric covered buttons. In the back of the head opening is a handsewn and handwritten cotton label reading; Tyntesfield. This is overstitched with a tape to hang the garment.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.