A collection of ecclesiastical garments by the specialist clerical tailor J. Wippell and Co. Ltd, Exeter. The group includes a prelate’s house dress or soutane in black fabric, featuring fuchsia pink piping to the stand collar, cuffs, and front placket, fastened with a central row of approximately 33 matching fabric-covered buttons. Also included is a standard clerical cassock in plain black fabric with a clerical stand collar and a central row of black fabric-covered buttons. The collection further comprises a white clerical alb with an integral hood and front zip closure, accompanied by a white rope cincture with knotted ends. Completing the group is a black long-sleeved clerical shirt with a stand collar and a white plastic collar insert. The garments are professionally tailored with features such as inset side pockets and pleated backs. Labels present identify the maker as J. Wippell and Co. Ltd, Clerical Tailors, P.O. Box 1, Exeter, EX4 1DU, with branches in London, Manchester, and the USA. The materials appear to be high-quality synthetic blends such as polyester-wool or Terylene, consistent with late 20th-century ecclesiastical tailoring.
Condition report:
The garments are in good used condition. There is significant visible creasing throughout consistent with long-term storage, which will require professional pressing. All fabric-covered buttons and zip fastenings appear present and functional. The white alb and cincture appear clean and well-maintained. No significant staining, fraying, or holes are visible in the provided images.
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