Brass Rubbing: Priest
1982.05.0096
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Priest (1982.05.0096) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Medieval, 1450 CE |
Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 111.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 46.3 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.0 cm |
Weight | 93 g |
Measuring Remarks | Width refers to the horizontal measure of the rubbing (dowel rod and hooks). Depth indicates the thickness of the dowel rod from which the piece is suspended. |
Materials | Paper, Plant--Wood, Metal--Steel, Pigment |
Manufacturing Processes | Rubbing |
Munsell Color Information | Yellowish Gray (7.5Y 8/2) Black (N 1/ 1.2% R) White (N 9.5/ 90.0% R) |
Research Remarks
Published Description | Description in exhibition catalog English Brass Rubbings for Botetourt Gallery and Museum, Swem Library, College of William and Mary: "Thaxted--Priest, c. 1450. In academics. His academic gown is banded in miniver, a mixture of white furs used in Medieval times, and later, as a lining or trimming on ceremonial dress." |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Cairns, Kathleen H. An Exhibition of Brass Rubbings from the Collection of Kathleen H. Cairns, December 5, 1971 - January 14, 1972. Botetourt Gallery and Museum, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Catalog #12. Felgate, T.M. Knights on Suffolk Brasses. East Anglian Magazine Ltd. Ipswich, Sufflok 1976. Spinke, Winifred. A Memento from Old England. Bury St. Edmunds, n.d. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |