Brass Rubbing: Robert de Waldeley
1982.05.0105
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Robert de Waldeley (1982.05.0105) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1397 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 264.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 102.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.1 cm |
| Weight | 414 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 - Robert de Waldeby, S.T.D., 1397. Bishop of Ayre in Acquitain, Archbishop of Dublin, Bishop of Chicester, Archbishop of York. In Episcopal Mass vestments with the addition of the Tuncile and the Dalmatic. His crosier is in the form of a cross. The single quatrefoil canopy ends in a shield, bearing royal arms. Waldebye was educated abroad, became ambassador and companion to Richard II. Waldeby was one of the four of the Austin Friars who met in 1382 to supress John Wycliff. As Archbishop of Dublin he was also Chancellor of Ireland and was given the task of protecting the colonists. Inscription, in Latin, mutilated and 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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