Brass Rubbing: Sir John d’Abernoun (father)
1982.05.0053
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Sir John d’Abernoun (father) (1982.05.0053) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1277 |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 198.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 92.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 455 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Paper, Plant--Wood, Metal--Steel, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Rubbing |
Research Remarks
| Description | Description from 1971-72 exhibit catalog by Kathleen Cairns: "Stoke d'Abernon--Sir John d'Abernon, 1277. In complete chain mail armour and surcoat with enamelled shield, which bears his arms. Margin inscription in French in single Lombardics lost. He was Sheriff of Sussex. The oldest existing brass in England." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Cairns, Kathleen H. An Exhibition of Brass Rubbings from the Collection of Kathleen H. Cairns, December 5, 1971 - January 14, 1972. Botetourt Gallery and Museum, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Catalog #39. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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| Reproduction | no |
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