Cape, Clergy

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Cape, Clergy

Entry/Object ID

40.91

Description

Material: textile, metal. Size: 21" W. x 57" L. Description: black satin brocade - black taffeta lining - gold fringed shawl collar - gold embroidered band extends from neck to hemline on both sides of front opening - closure with ornate metal buckle at front neckline.

Context

This is the Vestment or Cape worn by Father Treanor during his 45 years as Pastor at Sacred Heart, Waseca. He came here from Old St. Mary Church . Black was official color for funerals and processions and blessings. Maybe worn during Lent, special blessings & services.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Cape, Clergy

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 19, 1992

Update Date

November 21, 2024