Every month we are going to feature two blogs written by volunteers, one will describe an object in the Palace and one a plant from the Garden. It is great way for us all to learn more about the Palace, if you would like to contribute there is no set format so send us your ideas!
The crossed keys are the emblem of St Peter and the Diocese of York
The Cope and mitre created for Bishop Winnington-Ingram is a fantastic example of different forms of stitching and embroidery with its unusual depictions of former Bishops.
Clare Bowring - Volunteer
The embroidered image of Bishop Mellitus who was a Bishop of London during the Saxon period
Some further information taken from the Museum display featuring the Cope and Mitre:
The makers of the Cope and Mitre are unknown, possibly the firm of Watts, but we know it was produced between 1901 and 1910. The professional embroiderers used many different stitches and the silk-damask is set with semi-precious stones. Depicted on the cope are Mellitus, an early Bishop of London, and St Paul. The crossed swords are the emblem of St Paul and the Dioceses of London; the crossed keys that of St Peter and the Diocese of York.
Bishop Winnington-Ingram wore these impressive objects on many occasions, including the Queen's coronation in 1937, and he is wearing them in the portrait of him in the museum.
Please send your ideas for blogs to commsvolunteer@fulhampalace.org If you would like some help, let us know.