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Ceremonial object - RELIGIOUS STOLES, Church Stores

  • Purple stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.

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  • White stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.

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  • Green stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.

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  • Red stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.

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  • Purple stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.
  • White stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.
  • Green stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.
  • Red stole from a set of four religious stoles consisting of the colours, purple, white, green and red which represent four liturgical seasons.

Historical information

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas B Williams No 556101 Collection.

Physical description

Set of four religious stoles in four different colours (purple, white, green and red), representing four Christian liturgical seasons. Each is constructed in a similar manner. The fabric for each is silk damask with thistle patterning and a plain fabric lining. Each has two embroidered crests consisting of a grey Maltese cross ringed by a gold and green floral wreath and topped with a queen's crown. the mid point of each has a gold embroidered Maltese cross. .1) Purple damask with yellow lining. .2) White damask with a white lining. .3)Green damask with a yellow lining. .4) Red damask with a yellow lining.

Inscriptions & markings

.1), .3) and .4) - Inside middle - Supplier's name on a white tag with yellow lettering: 'Church Stores, Sydney, Brisbane'.

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