Brass Rubbing: Sir Philip Peletot
1982.05.0025
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Sir Philip Peletot (1982.05.0025) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Medieval, 1361 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 222.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 99.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.3 cm |
| Weight | 392 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 | Moderate Yellowish Green (2.5G 5/4) Moderate Yellowish Brown (10YR 5/4) Light Gray (N 8/ 59.1% R) Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns: "Hertfordshire, Sir Philip Peletoot, 1361. In mixed plate and chain mail armour. His leggings, probably leather, are studded. The inscription is in Norman French. INSCRIPTION: "Here lies Philip Peletoot, Knight, who died the thirteenth day of August in the year of grace, 1361."" |
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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 #35. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |