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Church Linen, Vestments and Textiles

A Practical Guide to Their Use and Care

  • Paperback
  • 132 pages
  • Publisher: Canterbury Press
  • 14.9 x 21.1 x 0.8 cm

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It has been over 80 years since the last guide to the care of church linens and textiles was published and despite being used to a greater or lesser degree in every parish church, popular knowledge of their proper use and care is diminishing. Liturgical styles have changed greatly in that time and there is need for this new updated guide, not only to the care of church linen but also to the use and care of vestments, hangings and other textiles. Part One focuses on altar linen and cloths. It gives advice about how to wash, starch, fold, iron and generally care for the main items used at the altar, as well as briefly describing their use. Part Two focuses on vestments and garments, with detailed advice on cleaning and storage. Part Three is a complete guide to laundering and dry cleaning church textiles, and how to remove common stains. Part Four offers a directory of sources and advice on the storage and disposal of church textiles.
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  • Author

    Margery Roberts

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Canterbury Press

  • Published

    January 2015

  • Weight

    164g

  • Page Count

    132

  • Dimensions

    14.9 x 21.1 x 0.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781848257405

  • ISBN-10

    1848257406

  • Eden Code

    4308094

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    I found reading Church Linen, Vestments and Textiles by Margery Roberts an enjoyable and informative experience. I felt the five fold format that was employed through the first two sections which informed you of the use and description of each item, how the item is best stored, repaired, and how it should be worn, when coupled with the illustrations by Nicholas Elder allowed for a clear and easy understanding. I also found the use of lists of different fabrics including descriptions of how they are made and the pros and cons of different cleaning styles and substance helpful and good knowledge to know given the varied style in the Church of England and particular in regards to wine stains in churches or Parishes that subscribe to Metousiosis and the steps to be taken in that situation. With enjoyment I was also able to to learn the correct names for certain items which I have used on a regular basis during my volunteer work at the church and had previously been unnamed to me, these included the Credence Table and the Chalice Pall. Overall I found that Church Linen Vestments and textiles a book that should be read, kept and referenced to, not just by clergy and laity but also by all involved in the church.