Religious objects - Fabric, lint, embroidery, fringes - 1850-1900 - Puviale

Purple liturgical choir cape

A richly executed purple liturgical choir cape (pluviale/choir mantle), made from glossy, floral-motif damask-like fabric. The mantle is finished around the edges with decorative gold-colored galloons and equipped with handsome gold-colored fringe along the shoulder area and the back piece. At the front there is a traditional fastener and along the front panels runs a broad decorative gold-colored braid.

The inside is lined with a burgundy lining. The cape and shoulder areas are also richly decorated with gold-colored bands and fringes. The purple color is characteristic for liturgical use, among other things in periods of penance and contemplation within the Catholic liturgy. A choir cape was worn by clergy during, among other things, processions, canticles, and other ceremonies.

The whole has a decorative and historic character and is also interesting as a collectible in the field of religious textiles and church vestments.

The word "pluviale" comes from Latin and means "rain cloak." This illustrates how most vestments (church garments) originated from daily dress in the Roman Empire. In Medieval Latin it was called a "cappa." Pluviale is somewhat worn at the closure, otherwise normal signs of use. The lot is carefully packed and sent by registered mail. Photos complete this description.