Vestment

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Vestment

Entry/Object ID

1.07.228a

Description

Clergy Tunic. Material: textile. Size: 43 1/2" W. across shoulders and sleeves -x 41" L. Description: black tunic - black flower print - silver vertical band trim and edging - black lining - high rounded neckline - sleeves open on underside and drape over shoulders and upper arms - black cotton tie on each side for closure - open sides.

Context

Black was official color for funerals and processions and blessings. Maybe worn during Lent, special blessings & services.

Cataloged By

amanda

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vestment

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Regalia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

June 7, 2007

Update Date

September 9, 2026