Cope (back) of a crimson satin embroidered vestment

There has been little change in the cope from the earliest ages. The only noticeable modification which the cope has undergone lies in the disappearance of the hood. Some early examples feature a triangular hood, which was intended to be of practical utility in covering the head in processions, etc., but over time the hood became merely ornamental, and is commonly represented by a sort of shield of embroidery, sometimes adorned with a fringe or tassel. Made in Genoa for the Most Solemn Days.