Glossary of ecclesiastical ornament and costume : compiled and illustrated from ancient authorities and examples (1844)
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852, Hanhart, M., lithographer, Hanhart, N., lithographer, Maguire, Henry Calton · London : H.G. Bohn · leaf 106
82 GLOSSARY OF ECCLESIASTICAL CrriDftte, small vessels of glass or metal, to con- … in silver gilt, and set with precious stones. The body of the crewetts should be made of crystal, glass, or some transparent substance to enable the celebrant to distinguish readily between the wine and water; and this is positively ordered by the existing Rubrick, although few crewetts at the…
Church decoration and ornament · Church vestments · Christian art and symbolism
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