Mitre

Description

Mitre of cream satin embroidered in gold thread and coloured silks with a design of floral scrolls: probably Italian, 17th century

Museum reference

A.1893.546

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Mitre

Production information

Unknown, Maker
Italy, Southern Europe

Date

17th century

Materials

Satin, Gold, thread, Silk

Physical description

Cream satin embroidered in gold thread and coloured silks

Associations

Previous owner: Sir Thomas Dick-Lauder Collection

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland