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Kilbride, Gilbert (weaver and vestment maker) (Gilbert Kilbride (d. 2010) was a weaver and vestments maker based in Llanover. Originally from Sussex, he trained under the tutorship of his father, Valentine Kilbride, who had established the family firm in 1925 and whose work can be seen in churches across the world. Gilbert Kilbride relocated to Wales in 1989.)
Robes (mitre, cope, stole, rochet and morse) worn by Dr Rowan Williams on his enthronement as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, 27 February 2003. Dr Williams was the first Welshman to lead the Anglican Communion and the first since the 13th century to be appointed from beyond the English Church.
Stole made from a long strip of pale yellow silk with cream tassels at the ends, and three yellow embroidered crosses in the centre and ends. There is a makers label on the centre of the stole on the inside which reads ‘Kilbride Vestment Makers’. The silk cloth was hand-woven by Gilbert Kilbride of Llanover.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.30.5
Creation/Production
Kilbride, Gilbert (weaver and vestment maker)
Date:
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 296
Width
(cm): 7.6
Techniques
weaving
Material
silk (fabric)
Location
In store
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