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Embroidered Miter
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Only the pope bestowed miters on cardinals and bishops. This spectacular miter glistens with brilliant gilt-metal thread, enriching the symmetrical decoration on an allover silver-metal thread ground, embroidered in brick stitch. The splendid long lappets evolved from secular headgear that tied under the chin.
| Artist / Maker | Italy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | silk; metal thread embroidery on silk |
| Dimensions | Overall: 92.5 x 30.8 cm (36 7/16 x 12 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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