Communion cup cover

Description

Embroidered linen square for covering a Communion cup (or chalice veil), embroidered with a text from Psalm 40 in crimson silk and the letters Hb in gold thread, late 16th century

Museum reference

H.RHB 5

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Communion cup cover

Date

Late 16th century

Materials

Linen, Silk

On display

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