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Westminster Abbey owns many embroidered vestments, such as copes, and altar hangings for use during the church year. The Abbey has many embroidered vestments and altar hangings in its collection.
despite the penalties for failing to observe the official state religion as embodied in the Church of England. The hall contains the vestments and a private chapel.