The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of October 4, 2023

Embroidered Miter

1700s

Italy, 18th century

Silk; metal thread embroidery on silk

Overall: 92.5 x 30.8 cm (36 7/16 x 12 1/8 in.)

Bequest of John L. Severance 1942.834

Location

not on view

Description

Only the pope bestowed miters on cardinals and bishops. This spectacular miter glistens with brilliant gilt-metal thread, enriching the symmetrical decoration on an allover silver-metal thread ground, embroidered in brick stitch. The splendid long lappets evolved from secular headgear that tied under the chin.

Citations
Catalogue of the John L. Severance Collection: Bequest of John L. Severance, 1936. [Cleveland, Ohio]: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1942. Mentioned: p. 60, cat. no. 128 archive.org
Exhibition history

Exhibition of the John L. Severance Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (November 12, 1942-March 14, 1943).

Opulent Fashion in the Church. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (September 19, 2016-October 2, 2017).

Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1942.834