The churches of Britain contain a remarkable heritage of exquisitely embroidered vestments, and cathedrals in particular hold some of the most beautiful textile
Comprehensive reference traces evolution of clerical attire through the late 1400s. More than 270 black-and-white illustrations and 8-page color insert depict s
Ecclesiastical Vestments: Their Development and History by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister, first published in 1896, is a rare manuscript, the original resi
A complete guide to what clergy wear, including the various cloths, a brief history, and theology of each liturgical garment. Vestments—the robes, stoles or o