Brass Rubbing: Eleanor de Bohun, Duchess of Gloucester
1982.05.0103
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Eleanor de Bohun, Duchess of Gloucester (1982.05.0103) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1399 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 247.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 93.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.0 cm |
| Weight | 383 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: "Middlesex, Westminster Abbey - Eleanor de Bohum, 1399. In widow's dress. Daughter and heir of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, Exxes, Northhampton and Constable of England. Wife of Thomas of Woodstock, youngest son of Edward III. He was Duke of Gloucestershire. Essex and Buckingham and also Constable of England. The fine triple canopy contains in the central spandrel Eleanor's special emblem, the Bohun swan. Her head rests on two embroidered cushions. Champhered inscription in French not rubbed." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Felgate, T.M. Knights on Suffolk Brasses. East Anglian Magazine Ltd. Ipswich, Sufflok 1976. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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| Reproduction | no |
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