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Lenten veils

Scope note

Use for large curtains hung in front of the altar during Lent to hide it from the view of the congregation; often with simple designs stenciled or embroidered in red, black, or blue.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000215214

Equivalent Terms used

Lenten veil

Created

13yrs ago

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