Historical information

Photograph of Mrs Oates and Archbishop Dann in Archives.

Physical description

The mitre was made for the consecration of the Anglican Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Robert Dann. The front, embroidered by Morna Sturrock represents the resurrection. The back, embroidered by Mrs Oates, represents the cave, crucifixion and burial. The mitre is meant to be worn at Easter. The background fabric for the embroidery is a gold silk colour, the lining is blue. The mitre was considered very avant-garde for it's time.