Brass Rubbing: William, Baron Willoughby and Lucy
1982.05.0039B
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: William, Baron Willoughby and Lucy (1982.05.0039B) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1400 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 181.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 93.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.0 cm |
| Weight | 265 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. "William, fifth Baron Willoughby d'Eresby, c. 1400. In transitional armour with skirt of overlapping plates. With his first wife, Lucy, each under triple canopy. Side shafts and inscription lost. Brass probably laid down some time before 1400. Lord Willoughby died in 1410. Note the orle, or wreath, around his basinet. This is a rare feature on brasses. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| 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 #48. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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| Reproduction | no |
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