Brass Rubbing: Sir Nicholas Hawberk
1982.05.0167
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Sir Nicholas Hawberk (1982.05.0167) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Medieval, 1407 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 233.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 98.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.3 cm |
| Weight | 503 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 | Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) White (N 9.5/ 90.0% R) Strong Red (5R 5/12) |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns. "Sir Nicholas Hawberk, 1407, third husband of Lady Joan de Cobham, who was his second wife. Called the finest military brass of the period. The triple canopy contains the figures of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child, the Holy Trinity and St. George. INSCRIPTION: Here lies Sir Nicholas Hawberk, Knight, formerly husband of Dame Joan de Cobham, Lady de Cobham, heiress of Sir John de Cobham, founder of the college. He, Nicholas died at Cowling Castle on the 9th day of October A.D. 1407. May God have mercy on his soul. Amen." |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Cairns, Kathleen H. An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings, December 7, 1969 through January 4, 1970. Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh. Catalog #33. 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. Cairns, Kathleen H. An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings, October 20 through November 19. Catalog #21. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | The dates listed under Primary Information are those of the original brasses. |