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Tassel
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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In mediaeval times the sacred vestments of the ministers of the Church were adorned with tassels, to which, in the case of dalmatics and tunics, balls of crystal were attached. The word also denotes a thin plate of gold or silver worn on the back of the cope and episcopal gloves.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Tassel'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/tassel.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Tassel'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/tassel.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.