Bishop's cope
Production date
1993
Country
Australia
State/Province
New South Wales
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Description
A long mantle or cloak formed from a semicircular piece of red wool gabardine cloth, open in front and fastened at the breast with an embroidered decorative band. The band and cloak feature stylised Aboriginal-inspired motifs and symbols in predominantly circular and undulating ribbon-like shapes machine-appliqued in red, blue, yellow, purple, light and darker green silk and printed cotton fabrics. Small silver-coloured studs feature irregularly throughout the appliqued designs.
Classification
COSTUME Ceremonial (other) man robe
COSTUME Wearable Art
COSTUME Wearable Art
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Production date
1993
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Measurements
Length (neck to hem) 1580mm
Hem circumference 4586mm
Centre front length 1385mm
Centre decorative band fastener - Height 137mm x Width 211mm
Hem circumference 4586mm
Centre front length 1385mm
Centre decorative band fastener - Height 137mm x Width 211mm
Media/Materials description
Wool garbardine
Cotton
Cotton
History and use
This Bishop's cope is part of a set of ecclesiastical vestments, including a cope, matching stole, mitre and bespoke garment bag, owned and worn by Reverend Ron Williams, Bishop of Anglican Church South Queensland (formerly, Anglican Diocese of Brisbane) from 1993 to 2007.
Featuring distinctive appliqued motifs and symbols related to Indigenous Dreaming stories, the deep red, wool gabardine vestments were designed by noted Indigenous artist John Kundereri Moriarty, co-founder and chair of leading Australian Aboriginal design company, Balarinji, and a long-standing personal friend of Bishop Williams.
Commissioned by members of the St Paul’s Church, Adelaide, the vestments were a gift to Reverend Williams on the occasion of his consecration as Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane in 1993 and were later worn for ceremonial occasions and special services in St. John's Cathedral and in other places within the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.
Featuring distinctive appliqued motifs and symbols related to Indigenous Dreaming stories, the deep red, wool gabardine vestments were designed by noted Indigenous artist John Kundereri Moriarty, co-founder and chair of leading Australian Aboriginal design company, Balarinji, and a long-standing personal friend of Bishop Williams.
Commissioned by members of the St Paul’s Church, Adelaide, the vestments were a gift to Reverend Williams on the occasion of his consecration as Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane in 1993 and were later worn for ceremonial occasions and special services in St. John's Cathedral and in other places within the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.
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H50545
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