Mitres, undated
Scope and Contents
Textiles for use by clerics and altar servers during Mass, as well as textiles for the adornment of the church and the celebration of the Mass.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Leonard, William J. (1908-2000) (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French, German, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovenian, and Spanish.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Definition and use
A mitre is a ceremonial headdress worn by a bishop. It has two stiffened halves, both rising to a peak, sewn together on the sides. A mitre is always white, although embroidery or ornaments may be other colors.
Sources:
Braun, Joseph. "Mitre." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1911. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10404a.htm.
Tribe, Shawn. “The History and Development of the Mitre”. Liturgical Arts Journal, January 16, 2023. https://www.liturgicalartsjournal.com/2022/09/the-history-and-development-of-mitre.html.
Full Extent
1 Items
Full Extent
3.5 Linear Feet (1 container)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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