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Culture:English or European
Title:cope
Date Made:1750-1800
Type:Clothing; Ceremonial
Materials:textile: polychrome worsted embroidery; off-white, twill-weave linen or linen and cotton (fustian?); applied yellow silk fringe; off-white, plain weave linen lining
Place Made:United Kingdom; England, or Europe
Accession Number:  HD F.034
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
A religious vestment known as a cope, decorated with polychrome worsted (crewel) floral embroidery, possibly influenced by Chinese designs for the Western market. Cotton or linen napped on twill weave. Crowned monogram M A & R for Virgin.

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