Brass Rubbing: John Sleford
1982.05.0140
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: John Sleford (1982.05.0140) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
Geographic Location | |
Period | Medieval |
Date | 1401 CE |
Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 271.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 130.0 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.3 cm |
Weight | 634 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. "John Sleford, 1401. He was rector of the church. In processional cope with orphrey, a richly embroidered strip showing the following saints: Virgin and Child, St. John, Katherine, Paul, Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, Audrey, Peter, Margaret and Wilfred (a bishop). Under a triple canopy with Trinity, his soul held in a sheet by seraphim. Also the arms of England and Queen Phillipa. The margin inscription is badly mutilated. The largest extant effigy brass in England |
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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 #5. |
Artifact History
Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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Reproduction | no |
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