Brass Rubbing: Umphrey Tyndall

1982.05.0142

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Artifact Identification Brass Rubbing: Umphrey Tyndall   (1982.05.0142)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Graphic Documents
Artist/Maker Kathleen H. Cairns.
Geographic Location
Period/Date Medieval, 1614 CE
Culture British, English

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 253.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 77.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.7 cm
Weight 370 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

Research Remarks

Published Description

From the catalogue, An Exhbition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns. "Umphrey Tyndall, 1614, Doctor of Divinity, fourth dean of the Cathedral, master of Queens College, Cambridge. In academic cap and gown. INSCRIPTION: How long, O lord, how long. (rev. 6.10)"

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 #9.

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
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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