Zucchettos, 1865, 1913, approximately 1952, undated, bulk: 1926–1968
Scope and Contents
Two purple zucchettos and three white zucchettos. The white zucchettos belonged to Popes Pius IX, Pius X, and Pius XII.
Dates
- Creation: 1865, 1913, approximately 1952, undated
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1926–1968
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 zucchetto is a small, round skullcap worn by members of the clergy. Distinct from a Jewish kippah or yarmulke, a zucchetto has a silk cord stem in its center. The pope wears a white zucchetto, while cardinals wear red, bishops wear purple, and priests wear black.
Sources:
Braun, Joseph. "Zucchetto." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1912. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15765b.htm.
“Zucchetto,” Wikipedia, June 23, 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zucchetto.
Full Extent
5 Items
Subject
- Pius IX, Pope, 1792-1878 (Person)
- Pius X, Pope, 1835-1914 (Person)
- Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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