Brass Rubbing: John Field and Son
1982.05.0021
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: John Field and Son (1982.05.0021) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1477 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 187.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 93.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.0 cm |
| Weight | 248 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Paper, Plant--Wood, Metal--Steel, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Rubbing |
Research Remarks
| Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns: "Hertfordshire, John Feld, 1474. Alderman of London, Merchant of the Staple of Calais, with civil dress and mantle. On his belt a purse and rosary beads. Two sons and one daughter. Also John Feld, esquire, 1497. His son. In armour with tabard emblazoned with his arms. Two sons and two daughters. Margin inscription mutilated and not rubbed." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Felgate, T.M. Knights on Suffolk Brasses. East Anglian Magazine Ltd. Ipswich, Suffolk 1976. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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| Reproduction | no |
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