Brass Rubbing: Simon Seman, Vintner
1982.05.0106
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Simon Seman, Vintner (1982.05.0106) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Medieval, 1433 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 255.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 107.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.0 cm |
| Weight | 412 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 | White (N 9.5/ 90.0% R) Black (N 1.5/ 2.0% R) Light Blue (2.5PB 6/6) |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | From the catalog, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathlheen H. cairns. "Simon Seman, 1433, vintner, a citizen and alderman of London. In civil dress standing on wine casks. Merchant marks. INSCRIPTION: By the grace and mercy of go here lie Simon Seman, formerly a citizen, vintner of London. he died august 11, 1433. May God have mercy on his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed. The scroll issuing from his mouth: I know that my Redeemer liveth." |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| 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 #52. 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. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |