church official, one of pair, unknown maker from Europe

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church official, one of pair , 1700s
Where object was made: possibly Europe
Material/technique: wood; painting; gilding; carving
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Burzle
Accession number: 1999.0160
Not on display

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Empire of Things

The Church Fathers were a group of theologians who helped found the Christian Church. Some of them were contemporaries of the apostles and likely studied under them. Both of these Church Father figures hold a staff and offerings and wear a mitre cap, which is still worn by bishops today.

Cabinet of Curiosities

The Church Fathers were a group of theologians who helped found the Christian Church. Some of them were contemporaries of the apostles and likely studied under them. Both of these Church Father figures hold a staff and offerings and wear a mitre cap, which is still worn by bishops today.

Empire of Things

The Church Fathers were a group of theologians who helped found the Christian Church. Some of them were contemporaries of the apostles and likely studied under them. Both of these Church Father figures hold a staff and offerings and wear a mitre cap, which is still worn by bishops today.

Empire of Things

The Church Fathers were a group of theologians who helped found the Christian Church. Some of them were contemporaries of the apostles and likely studied under them. Both of these Church Father figures hold a staff and offerings and wear a mitre cap, which is still worn by bishops today.

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Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021