Alb (2011.0003)

OBJECT: 2011.0003 Alb
DESCRIPTION:. Alb, white cotton with Limerick lace skirt.
PATTERN: The skirt has a scalloped bottom edge from which rise strands of foliage; one at centre back terminates in a monstrance with the letters IHS inside and a dove above; either side the terminals are chalices, over the remainder alternate terminals are either a chalice or sacred heart.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES: Limerick Lace.
FIBRE: Cotton
SIZE: Circumference x 76 cm depth of lace.
COMMENTS: Long sleeve, deep v at front tied at neck Design rises most of height of skirt.
DATE: 1930 – 1950
GIFT OF: Not known.
STORED: Archival Box G