Brass Rubbing: John and Anne Lambard
1982.05.0023
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: John and Anne Lambard (1982.05.0023) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Medieval, 1487 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 235.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 102.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.2 cm |
| Weight | 393 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 | Deep Reddish Orange (7.5R 4/12) Moderate Yellowish Brown (10YR 4/4) Light Violet (10PB 5/6) |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns: "Hertfordshire, John Lambard, 1487. Citizen, Mercer of London and Alderman of London. In civil dress, fur-lined mantle with purse and rosary on a jewelled belt. His wife Amy in a butterfly headdress and fur-lined gown, sleeves end in deep cuffs over her hands. A pomander ball hangs from her gold belt. Four sons. The elder in clericals with miniver-trimmed almuce was rector of St. Leonards, Foster Lane, London. Two daughters. The shields are of the Mercer's Company and his merchant mark. MOUTH INSCRIPTION: I believe that I shall see the Lord." |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | 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 #32. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |