Surplice Collection

Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1
An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit. Colored
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit seminarian and student at the Roman college. He died in Rome, at the service of persons infected by the plague

Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie, Maundy Thursday
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) and her sister Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928), leaving the Maundy Thursday distribution ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Shoreditch Cottage Homes, Hornchurch, Essex
Boys in surplices leaving the chapel at the Shoreditch Union cottage homes, Hornchurch, Essex. Opened in 1889 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Church Choir, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Boys and men choristers in their surplices, pictured with the vicar and organist at All Saints Church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1920

Petworth Ladies Choir - March 1944
Line of choristers on the steps of Petworth Church with the Vicar bringing up the rear. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22972

Thos Cranmer / Lambeth Pal
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury

Surplice sewn by tsarevnas, the sisters of Peter the Great, Trinity Monastery, Aleksandrov, 1911.

Dominican House of Studies Chapel, Catholic University, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Dominican House of Studies Chapel, Catholic University, 1917

Cardinaux sortant du Vatican par la porte des Suisses, après une audience du Saint-Père, 20/06/1867
Cardinaux sortant du Vatican par la porte des Suisses, apres une audience du Saint-Pere, 20/06/1867. Cardinals leaving the Vatican by the porta detta degli Svizzeri after an audience at St Peter's

Augustus Tolton, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Augustus Tolton, 1887. John Augustus Tolton was the first Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black. He was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in June 2019

Military Field Mass; Mons. Coleman J. Nevils S.J.; Cardinal Gibbons; Unidentified; Father... 1912
Military Field Mass; Mons. Coleman J. Nevils S.J.; Cardinal Gibbons; Unidentified; Father Russell; Unidentified, 1912. [Roman Catholic church service in Washington, DC]

Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass
Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.]

Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass
Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.]

Pan American Mass - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Mons. Dougherty; Dr. Burns; Cardinal Gibbons; Mons. Kerby, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St

Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass
Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.]

Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass
Pan American Mass. - Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's. Choir, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.]

Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century
6338953 Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century)

Saint John of Nepomuk, c. 1750. Creator: Peter Hencke
Saint John of Nepomuk, c. 1750

Seated Acolyte, c. 1872. Creator: Mose, Bianchi
Seated Acolyte, c. 1872

Scowling choirboys (b / w photo)
3643075 Scowling choirboys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scowling choirboys. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sampson and Company (engraving)
2792361 Sampson and Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sampson and Company)

Christmas morning - choirboys singing in church
Christmas morning, choirboys singing in church. 19th century

"Surplice"the Winner of the Great St Leger Doncaster 1848 (engraving)
1617646 " Surplice" the Winner of the Great St Leger Doncaster 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, The Voice of the Charmer. 1901

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Exaltation. 1901

Advanced Ritual in the Church of England, II (engraving)
1037651 Advanced Ritual in the Church of England, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advanced Ritual in the Church of England, II)

New College Cloisters : Portrait of John David Jenkins, 1852
3114413 New College Cloisters : Portrait of John David Jenkins, 1852 by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 35.5x23.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John David Jenkins (1828-76) Welsh clergyman

Choirboy smiling (b / w photo)
3643076 Choirboy smiling (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choirboy smiling. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

St John of Avila, c. 1746 (oil on canvas)
BIR122805 St John of Avila, c.1746 (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 136x98 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: St)

Pope Julius II (1503-1513)
5855302 Pope Julius II (1503-1513) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Pope Julius II (1503-1513), from a fresco by Raphael

Sistine Chapel Choir (b / w photo)
1095125 Sistine Chapel Choir (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sistine Chapel Choir. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Curious Religious Service In The Cathedral Of Milan, Prelates Pulled Up With Ropes Down... (colour litho)
2798433 A Curious Religious Service In The Cathedral Of Milan, Prelates Pulled Up With Ropes Down... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and Lord High Chancellor of England
CCC95122 Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and Lord High Chancellor of England (1493-1555) (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); Corpus Christi College, Oxford

The parson tossed his surplice over his head
Vintage illustration of from The Fox Jumps Over the Parsons Gate, by Randolph Caldecott. The parson.. tossed his surplice over his head

Surplice and Canezou, 1845-1871, (1911). Surplice (1845-1871) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Bishop in house dress, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Twin Stars, or Rival Italian Artistes, 1858. This cartoon shows Dr Wiseman, head of the Catholic Church in England. Some years previously

Thomas Ken / Humphreys
THOMAS KEN Bishop of Bath and Wells, and writer of hymns Date: 1637 - 1711

Froissart / Scott
JEAN FROISSART French chronicler

Anglican church service taking place, with clergy (including a bishop), choir and congregation. Date: 1960s

Matthew Parker / Vertue
MATTHEW PARKER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1504 - 1575

John Hooper / Bishop Glos
JOHN HOOPER Bishop of Gloucester and martyr Date: 1495 - 1555

Thos Cranmer / W Holl
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1489 - 1556

Charles John Vaughan
CHARLES JOHN VAUGHAN English clergyman, Master of the Temple and (later) Dean of Llandaff Date: 1816 - 1897

Thos Cranmer / Hb Hall
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1489 - 1556

Thos Cranmer / Houston
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1489 - 1556

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The surplice, a symbol of faith and tradition, has graced the shoulders of many throughout history. In the midst of the Great War, an Army Chaplain donned this sacred garment as he offered solace and prayers to weary soldiers on the battlefield. His deeds of compassion echoed through the trenches, bringing hope in times of darkness. In a quaint church nestled in Horley, Surrey, a young choirboy stood tall wearing his surplice. With pure innocence and angelic voice, he sang solo hymns that resonated with all who listened. His melodies soared high into the rafters, filling hearts with reverence and awe. On Maundy Thursday, Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie adorned themselves in regal attire alongside their delicate surplices. United by their devotion to God and humanity, they carried out acts of charity that touched countless lives. Their actions spoke volumes about their unwavering faith and compassion for others. At Shoreditch Cottage Homes in Hornchurch, Essex, children found solace under the care of dedicated caretakers clad in white surplices. These selfless individuals nurtured young souls while guiding them towards a brighter future filled with love and opportunity. Centuries before these modern tales unfolded, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga wore his colored surplice as an Italian Jesuit devoted to serving God's people. Through his teachings and example of humility and kindness towards others during challenging times marked him as an inspiration for generations to come. In Walton-on-the-Naze's church choir resided harmonious voices draped gracefully in white surplices. Their collective melodies lifted spirits high above earthly worries into realms where peace prevailed – reminding all who heard them that music truly is a divine gift from above. March 1944 witnessed Petworth Ladies Choir standing united on stage wearing their cherished surplices – symbols not only of musical harmony but also unity amidst wartime chaos. Their voices intertwined like a tapestry, weaving hope and resilience into the hearts of all who listened.