The Philippi Collection: April 2011

April 29, 2011

The Pope's Pileolus

Pileolus (soli deo, zucchetto) worn by the pope,

seen in the shop window of the pope's tailor Ditta Annibale Gammarelli, Rome

The pope's pileolus is made of white silk with moiré-effect,

inside lined with very thin chamois leather to assure a better hold and, around the brim inside, a ribbon of white velvet.

Pileolus of John Paul II

Msgr. Dr. Georg Gänswein, the private secretary of pope Benedict XVI, changes the pope's pileolus with this one of a pilgrim on September 20, 2006

(click to enlarge)

Noonan, James-Charles: The Church Visible, Publisher: Viking Adult (May 1, 1996)

ISBN: 978-0670867455, pp. 307-308

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Have a look at this article, too:

Military chaplain has unique papal zucchetto collection

Pileolus (zucchetto) worn by H. H.Pope Benedict XVI.

Pileolus of pope Pius IX

made by Manifattura Romana in the 19th century

Coat of arms of the pope on the top of the octagonal box

Pileolus of Pius XII

Inside a card of authenticity dated 24th of March 1957 of the Anticamera Pontificia
signed by Cardinal Mario Nasalli Rocca.

April 17, 2011

The Levitating Biretta

'Levitation' 2006

Biretta levitating above a pedestal, nitrogen, superconductor, magnets

30 x 30 x 170 cm

shown during the exhibition:

'we love to entertain you'

of SILBERMANN - history and legend of an organ builder family

organized by:

Amt für Archiv, Galerie und Museen, Dr. Michael Hütt, Rietgasse 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen

Franziskanermuseum Villingen-Schwenningen

13th May until 6th August 2006

Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe

25th August until 12th November 2006

Archives de la Ville et de la Communauté Urbaine Straßburg

26th January until 30th March 2007

April 14, 2011

The Barett of the Kirchenschweizer I

The task of a "Kirchenschweizer" (usher, verger, staff-bearer?) is, during the liturgy and in the church building, to ensure order and silence. During the service the "Kirchenschweizer" with his festive attire (usually a red robe, a long black staff with a round carving at the top and a red hat with a black ribbon and a black pompon on the top), helps everyone to find a seat, escort the entry and the recession and organizes the dignified reception of Holy Communion.

"Vergers arrive early and assist with setting up the Cathedral. The Verger can be found moving furniture to its proper place, making sure the books for the Clergy and Readers are ready to go, working with the Altar Guild to ensure enough bread and wine are supplied, making sure all the Acolyte positions are filled as well as anything else that needs to be done before the service to make sure the liturgy runs smoothly."

"Today's vergers are laypersons who serve the church in a ministry of welcome. Often the visitor will see the verger in a simple cassock moving about the church preparing for worship. The verger is able to respond to any inquiry concerning the upcoming service, church facilities or current program offerings." © The Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church

Kirchenschweizer Walter Rieber

This robe was worn by Mr Hubert Klinkhammer, the last Kirchenschweizer at the Herz Jesu church, Euskirchen, Germany. He passed away in 1976.

3. Norder coast pilgrimage to Kevelaer, Germany, 24th until 26th of September 2010
Kirchenschweizer Edmund Pitz-Paal

Exhibition of vestments at the occasion of a ceremonial week held from 1st until 9th of September 2007

Barett worn by the Kirchenschweizer of the Basilika St. Johann, Saarbruecken, Germany

Barett of a Kirchenschweizer

© Vergers of St. Paul's Cathedral

Head Verger Brooks Mason verging the procession at the Seating of Bishop Mathes

This gentleman does not wear a barett.

Mr William Hooper Gleasonwearing a Tudor bonnet

Gustave Corbet: Un enterrement à Ornans

2 Kirchenschweizer with red barett

"Les deux bedeaux : Employés laïcs d’église, ils s'assurent du bon déroulement des cérémonies religieuses. Celui de gauche (11) est un vigneron aisé tandis que celui de droite (12) est un cordonnier modeste. La couleur rouge de leur costume et de leur toque les fait sortir tout droit d'une toile italienne du bas Moyen Âge, cependant on a retrouvé dans la sacristie de l'église d'Ornans une de ces toques." Wikipedia

Part II you will find here.

April 12, 2011

Képi and Helmet Worn by Priests during the War

French chaplain's helmet (casque d'aumonier militaire)
(1915-1922)

USA chaplain's cap (képi hat type), circa 1870

April 10, 2011

La Canoa, Chapéu de Raia or the Boat Hat

The boat hat were used by the clergy in Portugal, Spain and in the American dominions (Brasil, Argentina, Mexico, etc.) during XIX. century.

In Portuguese language: Barco (= boat, bateau) or Chapéu de Raia (for the hat reminds of a ray)

In Spanish language: El Barco (= the boat hat).

Saint Antonio Maria Claret

Léon Gustav Dehon's departure to America

Don Fermín de Pas

Don José Torras y Bages

Fr. Emiliano Neri, a Carthusian monk

Pius IX and his Nobile Anticamera Segreta
The composition of this famous photograph is at the same time extremely formal, and picturesque. All the members of his Court are wearing choir dress and mantelletta, except cardinal Antonell, who wears the new-fashioned abito Piano.
Amongst those that can be identified, from left Mons. De Mérode, Cameriere Segreto Partecipante, kneeling; Mons. Borromeo, Maggiordomo; Mons. Talbot, Cameriere Segreto Partecipante; Mons. Hohenloe-Schillingfurst, Elemosiniere Segreto, later cardinal; Mons. Negrotto; Card. Antonelli, Secretary of State; Mons. Pacca; Mons. Martinelli, Sacrista di S.S., later cardinal. Note the huge Roman hats. The on the right (on the bench) is a tricorne.

Portuguese friars (circa 1840)

Franciscan and Benedictine friars wore giant boat hats,

Dominicans a black tricorne

Spanish friar (Peru) with "La Canoa"

Thank you Mr Nunes (Virtual Memories) for your valuable help.

Paintings of Leonce Angrand

April 09, 2011

Academic Biretta, Toque, Mortarboard, Tudor Bonnet

University of St Mary of the Lake

Mundelein, Illinois, USA

Group picture of 4 different academic headgear

Mortarboard - Tudor bonnet - Biretta with 3 wings (horns, blades) and toque

The toque, worn by the director of the Liturgical Institute, Fr. Douglas Martis,

was a professor's hat form the University of Paris (Sorbonne IV),

Professeur de Lettres, Philosophie ou Sciences sociales

- Couleur: Jonquille
- Matière: Ottoman

- Bandeau: Velours Noir

- 1 Galon Or Large
made by Maison Bosc, Paris

Academic birettas made by Ditta Annibale Gammarelli, Rome

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Get a copy of this wonderful book:

Goff, Philip: University of London - Academic Dress

The University London Press, London 1999

ISBN 0-7187-1608-6

See my post:
The Polish Academic Biret and the Biret of the Dean

as well

Camouflage Biretta

Indeed a strange biretta!

The camouflage biretta with 4 blades (wings, horns) and a black pompon

April 07, 2011

The Cappello Romano (Saturno) with Embroideries

H.H. Pope Benedict XVI with his summer saturno, made of straw with embroideries of golden threads and boullion on red silk fabric, decorated around the crown of the hat.

On both sides of the saturno there are fixed 2 golden cords decorated with small balls and acorns.

If you would like to know more about this precious material the handmade embroideries are made of, visit the site of Ets. Carlhian, Lyon, France.