St. Michael Chasuble
Sir J. Ninian Comper
(British, 1864–1960)
About 1909–12
Object PlaceEngland (London)
Medium/TechniqueSilk damask with supplementary metal-wrapped patterning wefts, orphrey bands of silk damask emroidered with silk and metal-wrapped threads, and applied metallic braid
Dimensions112.39 cm (44 1/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, by exchange
Accession number1996.10
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
ProvenanceReverend Andrew Chalmers Wilson (b. 1872 - d. 1952), Newport, RI; 1952, bequeathed by Rev. Wilson to the Sisters of Saint Margaret's Convent, Boston; 1995, sold by Saint Margaret's Convent to Saint Michel Liturgical Arts, Norwood, MA; 1996, sold by Saint Michel Liturgical Arts to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 24, 1996)
11th century, with 12th century repairs
late 19th century
second half of the 18th century
About 1700
