Explore the CollectionAltar Cloth

Measurements

89cm X 195cm

Place of Origin

England

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1900-1929 Early)

Registration Number

1989-065

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Metal Thread Embroidery,

Objects

Altar Cloths,Ceremonial Textiles,

Physical Description

Altar frontal of cream silk damask with applied gold velvet, cords and sequins in a formal design of four complete and two half styled lotus motifs, between them are motifs of a six petal flower over a circle. Two 32cm side panels of red and gold velvet with IHC in gold thread flower motifs and crosses. Lower edge silk fringe in two tones of gold. Backed with heavy linen with brass rings along the top.