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Pope Francis Signed White Cassock and White Zucchetto [skullcap]. ...
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Description
Pope Francis Signed White Cassock and White Zucchetto [skullcap]. Vatican City: February 7, 2021. One white cassock and matching white silk zucchetto, as typically worn by the Pope for daily use outside of liturgical functions. Each is boldly signed by His Holiness in black felt-tip marker with the Italian version of his name, "Francesco." The cassock is made from "superfine 140's luxury merino wool by Holland and Sherry / Savile Row / London" and measures approximately 56.5 inches from collar to hem and approximately 21 inches from shoulder to shoulder; it is signed across the lower portion of the left side of the pellegrina [attached cape]. The zucchetto has been signed on the inner lining.Notably, this cassock bears the handstitched label of "Mancinelli [Clero]," a shop just beyond the walls of Vatican City, whose proprietor, Raniero Mancinelli, has been a tailor for nearly six decades.
This lot is accompanied by two Papal certificates, each signed by His Holiness' Private Secretary Don Fabio Salerno (appointed in early 2020), stating that the cassock and zucchetto are both confirmed to be signed by "Sua Santità Papa Francesco" [Pope Francis].
Condition: The cassock and zucchetto are in beautiful condition, with only a few pinpoint instances of soiling along the trim and hem. Zucchetto has offsetting from signature.
Auction Info
2023 September 21 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6272 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2023
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