Corpus Christi Panel Item Number: 2738/52 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rectangular Corpus Christi costume tail panel that hangs down the back. The central panel of light orange silk has flowers,birds, men on horseback, flames, crosses and emblems (one with the letters JHS) embroidered on in red, purple, brown and green, and is framed with consecutive borders of purple silk, silver foil, green and turquoise ribbons and, finally, a long fringe of pink wool. A purple ribbon drapes from the top and a small square mirror hangs at its centre. The entire top textile panel has been crudely sewn onto a paper and straw ? support covered with a piece of loosely woven green cloth.